Negocios Magazine has announced that Fernando Arellano-Geddes, CEO and Partner of PowerHouse Automotive Group, will be honored 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, and investors.
The award recognizes Arellano-Geddes' extensive career spanning more than three decades in the automotive industry, including his international expertise and leadership of large-scale organizations. His professional trajectory includes executive positions with automotive brands and the management of major retail operations in the United States. During a previous chapter, he led an organization that expanded to operate 22 dealerships across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, representing 16 automotive brands.
Currently, Arellano-Geddes leads PowerHouse Automotive Group, a new retail organization pursuing accelerated growth in the Southeastern United States. PowerHouse began with four Ford dealerships in Southwest Georgia—Ford Albany, Ford Americus, Ford Cordele, and Ford Sylvester—and has since added Chevrolet Sylvester. From the outset, the company has focused on developing strong leadership teams, strengthening operations, and building a corporate culture rooted in transparency, service, and community engagement.
Eduardo Hapke, Publisher of Negocios Magazine, emphasized the significance of the recognition: '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 2026 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards aims to highlight not only Arellano-Geddes' achievements over the years but also his capacity to start anew and develop an organization with a growth strategy already delivering results. This distinction underscores the importance of recognizing business leaders who demonstrate resilience and innovation in their industries.
Negocios Magazine, founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco, has established itself as a communications platform targeting 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.
Arellano-Geddes' recognition at this event serves as a testament to his leadership and the promising trajectory of PowerHouse Automotive Group under his direction. The ceremony will provide a platform to celebrate his contributions to the automotive sector and his commitment to fostering business excellence.
