Denny Gates

Denny Gates is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the automotive and nonprofit sectors. Since August 2015, Denny has served as CEO of Donate Cars 4 Wishes, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization that accepts vehicle donations to support the Connecticut Chapter of Make-A-Wish. Concurrently, Denny has held the role of Executive Manager at Gates Automotive Group since 2013, focusing on expense control, budgeting, and strategic growth across seven automotive dealerships. Additionally, Denny contributes to Make-A-Wish® Connecticut as a board member, overseeing business development and fundraising efforts while providing reliable vehicles for the organization. Denny's background also includes leadership positions at Gates BUICK GMC NISSAN and Columbia Ford, as well as real estate investments through DG Barron LLC. Educationally, Denny has trained at NADA.