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, bringing together approximately 120 entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, investors, and professionals.
Arellano-Geddes' career spans more than three decades in the automotive industry, including leadership roles with major automotive brands and the management of large-scale retail operations in the United States. In a previous role, he led an organization that grew to operate 22 dealerships across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, representing 16 automotive brands. His international expertise and ability to lead complex organizations have been hallmarks of his professional journey.
Currently, Arellano-Geddes leads PowerHouse Automotive Group, a new automotive retail organization with an accelerated growth strategy 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 its earliest months, the organization has focused on developing strong leadership teams, strengthening operations, and building a corporate culture based on transparency, service, and meaningful community connections.
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.'
The award highlights not only Arellano-Geddes' achievements over three decades but also his capacity to start a new entrepreneurial chapter and develop an organization with a growth strategy already yielding results. The event, organized by Negocios Magazine, will take place in the Ballroom at the EB Hotel Miami.
Negocios Magazine, founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco, aims to develop a communications platform focused on entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders in 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 on business, finance, technology, investments, entrepreneurship, and leadership. The publication 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 recognition of Arellano-Geddes underscores the importance of experienced leadership transitioning into new ventures, showcasing how established expertise can drive growth in emerging organizations. The event will serve as a platform to celebrate entrepreneurial excellence and business achievement.
