The South Carolina Senate has adopted a resolution to congratulate A. Foster McKissick III for his nomination for the prestigious 2025 TIME Dealer of the Year award. This award is recognized as one of the highest honors in the automobile industry, celebrating successful auto dealers who also demonstrate a commitment to community service. Mr. McKissick, the CEO of Fairway Automotive Group in Greenville, was selected to represent the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association in this national competition, standing out among only forty-nine nominees from over twenty thousand dealers across the country.

Mr. McKissick has a long history of involvement in both the automotive industry and his community. He has served on the board of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association for twenty-eight years and has been actively engaged in various charitable organizations, including Make-A-Wish South Carolina and Meals on Wheels of Greenville. Additionally, he supports local veterans through his work with Upstate Warrior Solution and has initiated scholarship programs for students in need. The resolution expresses gratitude for his dedicated service to the state and acknowledges his significant contributions to both the automotive sector and the community.