Rob Cochran

Rob Cochran is President & CEO of #1 Cochran, Western Pennsylvania's largest automotive retailer. Founded in 1965 as a single-point Pontiac dealership, the company today operates 28 new-vehicle franchises representing 18 domestic and imported brands. #1 Cochran also operates three standalone pre-owned stores, eight collision centers and a wholesale parts distribution center. Headquartered in Monroeville, Pa., the company's geographic footprint spans three counties throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. Cochran started his career in the automotive business in 1987 upon graduating from Carnegie Mellon University. He served as Executive Vice President from 1987-1992 and became President & CEO in 1992. Cochran represents Western Pennsylvania's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. (Term: February 2020-January 2023)