Hero's Luncheon 2024 John Zwiacher

John D. Zwiacher is the third generation of Scoggin-Dickey started working for the

family business in 1977. He graduated from High School in Lubbock, TX and

subsequently graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Accounting.

He then worked at Arthur Anderson Security firm for three years in Dallas, TX.

He achieved his C.P.A. certificate. He returned to Lubbock to sell cars at

Scoggin-Dickey in 1977. He had numerous positions in the dealership, first as a

sales associate, then Finance & Insurance Manager, Used Car Manager,

New Vehicle Manager, Controller, managed and oversaw parts sales & inventory,

General Manager, & has been a Dealer since 1983. Scoggin Dickey will celebrate

being in business 95 years this summer. John has been married to Ann for 50 years

this coming August 2024. He has a daughter named Jackie who is married to

Sammy and a son named David who is married to Emily. He has 5 grandchildren

who he adores and loves spending time with Hudson (9), Carson (8), Grayson (7),

Preston (5) and Blaire (3).

 

AUTOMOBILE RELATED ASSOCIATIONS & COMMITTEES

· Nominee for the Time Quality Dealer Award for 2016 for the State of Texas

· Elected to the Regional & National Dealer Council for GM

· Various advisory boards for GM

· National Dealer Fixed Operations Board

· Past President of the Board of Lubbock New Car Dealer Association

· Past Chairman of The West Texas Buick Advertising Association

· Currently is Chairman of the West Texas Chevy Association

· Current Chairman of South Plains College Auto-Tech Committee (20 yrs)

· Former Chairman of Texas Automobile Dealer Association (TADA) 2013

· Former Chairman of the Legislative Committee (TADA)

· Served on the Board & Executive Committee (TADA)

NON PROFIT VOLUNTEER INFORMATON

· Board Member and Chairman of Lubbock Chamber of Commerce (1989-1995)

· Board Member (2009-2015) and Chairman (2013-2014) of Covenant Health Systems

· Board Member and Chairman of Audit Committee for the City of Lubbock (2006-2010)

· Board Member, Executive Committee, and Chairman of the Planning Council of the United Way (1986)

· Community Development Board-Economic Development for the City of Lubbock (1985)

· Former Board Member and Chairman of the Presidents Council and Chancellor’s Council of Texas Tech University (1992-1993, 2010-2012)

· Advance Gifts and General Lay Chairman of the Diocese Catholic Appeal for the Bishop of the Lubbock Diocese (2 terms)

· Member of the Finance Committee of Christ the King Catholic Church (1990-Present)

· Board Member of the South Plains Fair and Former Chairman of the Board (2005-Present)

· Distinguished Alumnis Leadership Lubbock-Lubbock Chamber of Commerce (1995-1996)

· Chairman Comprehensive Plan 2040 Advisory Committee- City of Lubbock (2017-2019)

· Chairman of the United Way Campaign for 2023. 

· Lifetime Achievement Award given by The Volunteer Center of Lubbock