Negocios Magazine has announced that Fernando Arellano-Geddes, CEO & 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, where approximately 120 entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, investors, and professionals will gather to celebrate outstanding business achievements.
Arellano-Geddes' career spans more than three decades in the automotive industry, marked by leadership positions and management of major retail operations. Notably, he previously led an organization that expanded to operate 22 dealerships across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, representing 16 automotive brands. This extensive experience underscores his expertise in large-scale operations and international business.
Currently, Arellano-Geddes is at the helm of PowerHouse Automotive Group, a new retail organization pursuing accelerated growth in the Southeastern United States. The group began with four Ford dealerships in Southwest Georgia: Ford Albany, Ford Americus, Ford Cordele, and Ford Sylvester, and has since added Chevrolet Sylvester. From its inception, PowerHouse has prioritized developing strong leadership teams, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a corporate culture rooted in transparency, service, and community engagement.
The award recognizes not only Arellano-Geddes' past achievements but also his capacity to embark on a new entrepreneurial chapter and build an organization with a forward-looking growth strategy. Eduardo Hapke, Publisher of Negocios Magazine, remarked, "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."
Negocios Magazine, founded in 2013 by Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco, serves as a communications platform for entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders across South Florida and the U.S. Hispanic market. The publication offers print and digital formats, including NegociosMagazine.com, and distributes content through international platforms like PressReader. The magazine also organizes business events and maintains an active social media presence, with accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and X.
The recognition of Arellano-Geddes highlights the importance of entrepreneurial leadership and the continued growth of the automotive retail sector in the Southeastern United States. His journey with PowerHouse Automotive Group exemplifies how experienced leaders can successfully launch new ventures, contributing to economic development and job creation in the region.
