Robert P. Mallon Dealer of the Year
The award is named for dealer Robert P. Mallon, former owner of Mallon Ford, Tacoma, who served as WSADA President in 1966/67, is a past President of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), served 30 years as the NADA Director for Washington State, and is founder and Chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation.
The award recognizes the recipient’s contributions to the auto industry, quality dealership operations, and outstanding community service.
Bruce Titus, President and CEO of Bruce Titus Automotive Group of Tacoma, was selected by a committee of his peers to receive this award recognizing Bruce’s longstanding contributions to the auto industry, excellence in dealership operations, and deep commitment to community service.
Bruce began his automotive career working in his family’s dealerships and learned operations from the ground up.
The Bruce Titus Automotive Group is a family-owned organization. Bruce and his wife Linda have grown since purchasing their first dealership in 1995. Over the years the group has expanded, with 10 dealerships across the Puget Sound region.
Bruce has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to leadership and community service. He served on the Washington State Auto Dealers Association Board of Directors from 2012 to 2021, including a term as President from 2018 to 2019, and remains a constant presence at WSADA events as a dedicated Grassroots Team member. In recognition of his leadership and contributions, he was named the 2012 Washington State TIME Dealer of the Year. Through the Bruce Titus Automotive Group, he further advances his devotion to community engagement by supporting hundreds of local nonprofits, schools, and charitable initiatives, providing significant resources and developing programs that create lasting impact.
Bruce and Linda married since in 1983 and have four children—Courtney, Michael, Kelly, and Matt. They take great pride in their family’s continued involvement in the business, with three of their children actively working within the organization.