Negocios Magazine has announced that Fernando Arellano-Geddes, CEO and Partner of PowerHouse Automotive Group, will be recognized with the 'Automotive Leadership & Business Excellence Award' at the 2026 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, at the EB Hotel Miami, bringing together approximately 120 entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, investors, and professionals for an evening of celebration and networking.
Arellano-Geddes' career spans more than three decades in the automotive industry, marked by leadership roles with various automotive brands and organizations. He previously managed a major retail operation that grew to include 22 dealerships across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, representing 16 automotive brands. This extensive experience has positioned him as a seasoned executive with international expertise and a proven ability to lead large-scale organizations.
Now, Arellano-Geddes is embarking on a new entrepreneurial chapter with PowerHouse Automotive Group. The organization has initiated an accelerated growth strategy in the Southeastern United States, starting with four Ford dealerships in Southwest Georgia: Ford Albany, Ford Americus, Ford Cordele, and Ford Sylvester. Since then, PowerHouse has expanded to include Chevrolet Sylvester. From its early months, the group has focused on developing strong leadership teams, strengthening operations, and building a corporate culture rooted in transparency, service, and meaningful community connections.
Eduardo Hapke, Publisher of Negocios Magazine, expressed the honor of recognizing Arellano-Geddes, stating, "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."
The award underscores not only Arellano-Geddes' past achievements but also his capacity to start anew and develop an organization with a growth strategy already yielding results. This recognition aligns with Negocios Magazine's mission to highlight business leaders who demonstrate excellence and innovation.
Negocios Magazine, founded in 2013 by Eduardo Hapke and Karen Blanco, serves as a communications platform for entrepreneurs and business leaders across South Florida and the U.S. Hispanic market. The magazine is available in print and digital formats, and its website, NegociosMagazine.com, offers business news, interviews, and executive profiles. The publication also distributes content through international platforms like PressReader and maintains an active social media presence. It is part of Acta Diurna Urbis Group Corp., a Miami-based media group that also publishes Ejecutiva Magazine, Welcome to America, Salud & Buen Vivir Florida, Hispanic Time, and Electric Cars Plus.
The 2026 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards promises to be a significant event for the business community, celebrating leaders who are shaping the future of their industries. Arellano-Geddes' recognition serves as a testament to his enduring impact and the promising trajectory of PowerHouse Automotive Group.
