Negocios Magazine has announced that Fernando Arellano-Geddes, CEO and Partner of PowerHouse Automotive Group, will be among the distinguished business leaders recognized at the 2026 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, at the EB Hotel Miami. Arellano-Geddes will receive the special 'Automotive Leadership & Business Excellence Award,' which acknowledges his more than three decades of experience in the automotive industry, his international expertise, his ability to lead large-scale organizations, and his new entrepreneurial chapter at the helm of PowerHouse Automotive Group.
Arellano-Geddes' professional career includes leadership positions with automotive brands and organizations, followed by the management of major automotive retail operations in the United States. During a previous stage of his career, he led an organization that grew to operate 22 dealerships across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, representing 16 automotive brands. This track record underscores his capacity to navigate complex markets and drive growth.
Today, Arellano-Geddes leads PowerHouse Automotive Group, a new automotive retail organization that has embarked on an accelerated growth strategy in the Southeastern United States. PowerHouse began this new entrepreneurial chapter with four Ford dealerships in Southwest Georgia: Ford Albany, Ford Americus, Ford Cordele, and Ford Sylvester, and has since added Chevrolet Sylvester. From its earliest months, the organization has focused its strategy on developing strong leadership teams, strengthening operations, and building a corporate culture based on transparency, service, and meaningful connections with the communities in which it operates. This approach reflects a modern vision for dealership management, emphasizing not only sales but also long-term community engagement.
The 2026 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards will bring together approximately 120 entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, investors, and professionals for an awards dinner and ceremony organized by Negocios Magazine. The event will take place in the Ballroom at the EB Hotel Miami. This gathering serves as a platform to celebrate the achievements of business leaders who have demonstrated exceptional performance and innovation.
Eduardo Hapke, Publisher of Negocios Magazine, stated, "For Negocios Magazine, it is a true honor to recognize Fernando Arellano-Geddes, an executive and entrepreneur with an extensive international career in the automotive industry who is now beginning a new chapter with PowerHouse Automotive Group. Fernando represents experience and leadership, as well as the ability to embark on a new entrepreneurial journey and build an organization with a renewed vision for growth." This sentiment underscores the significance of the award, which seeks to highlight not only Arellano-Geddes' achievements over more than three decades but also his ability to start anew and develop an organization with a growth strategy that is already beginning to deliver results.
The recognition of Arellano-Geddes is particularly noteworthy as it signals the importance of entrepreneurial resilience and the capacity to adapt in a rapidly evolving industry. As the automotive sector undergoes transformations with the rise of electric vehicles and digital retailing, leaders like Arellano-Geddes are pivotal in steering dealership groups toward future success. His new venture, PowerHouse Automotive Group, exemplifies a forward-thinking approach, focusing on operational excellence and community integration, which could serve as a model for other dealership groups.
Negocios Magazine, founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco, aims to develop a communications platform focused on entrepreneurs, executives, business owners, and business leaders throughout South Florida and the U.S. Hispanic market. The magazine is published in print and digital formats and operates NegociosMagazine.com, a digital platform featuring business news, interviews, executive profiles, and content related to business, finance, technology, investments, entrepreneurship, and leadership. The publication further expands its distribution through international digital platforms such as PressReader, and maintains an active presence across social media while organizing a variety of business events.
The event on October 8 is expected to foster networking and inspiration among attendees, highlighting the achievements of individuals like Arellano-Geddes who are shaping the future of their industries. As the automotive industry faces new challenges and opportunities, the award serves as a reminder of the impact that experienced leaders can have in driving innovation and excellence.
