MIAMI, FL — 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 dedicated to business leadership.
Arellano-Geddes' career spans more than three decades in the automotive industry, including leadership roles with various automotive brands and organizations. He previously managed a retail operation that grew to 22 dealerships across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, representing 16 automotive brands. This experience has positioned him as a seasoned executive with international expertise and a proven ability to lead large-scale organizations.
Currently, Arellano-Geddes leads PowerHouse Automotive Group, a new automotive retail organization focused on 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 expanded to include Chevrolet Sylvester. From its early months, PowerHouse has prioritized developing strong leadership teams, strengthening operations, and building a corporate culture based on transparency, service, and community engagement.
Eduardo Hapke, Publisher of Negocios Magazine, expressed the publication's honor in recognizing Arellano-Geddes, stating, "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 his past achievements but also his capacity to start anew and develop a growth-oriented enterprise that is already showing results.
The 2026 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards, organized by Negocios Magazine, aims to celebrate business leaders who demonstrate excellence and innovation. Negocios Magazine, founded in 2013 by Eduardo Hapke and Karen Blanco, is a communications platform for entrepreneurs and executives, published in print and digital formats, with a website at NegociosMagazine.com. The magazine also distributes content through international platforms like PressReader and maintains an active social media presence.
Arellano-Geddes' recognition underscores the importance of leadership and entrepreneurship in the automotive sector, particularly as PowerHouse Automotive Group continues its expansion strategy. The award ceremony will serve as a platform to honor his contributions and the potential of his new venture.
