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.
Arellano-Geddes brings more than three decades of experience in the automotive industry, with a career that includes leadership roles in both international markets and major U.S. retail operations. Previously, he led an organization that expanded to 22 dealerships across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, representing 16 automotive brands. This track record of scaling large-scale operations has positioned him as a prominent figure in the sector.
Currently, Arellano-Geddes is spearheading PowerHouse Automotive Group, a new retail organization pursuing rapid growth in the Southeastern United States. The company 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 early stages, PowerHouse has focused on building strong leadership teams, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a corporate culture rooted in transparency, service, and community engagement.
The 2026 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards will bring together approximately 120 entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, investors, and professionals for an evening of recognition and networking. Organized by Negocios Magazine, the event aims to celebrate business excellence and leadership across diverse industries.
Eduardo Hapke, Publisher of Negocios Magazine, expressed his enthusiasm for 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.'
This award highlights not only Arellano-Geddes' past achievements but also his capacity to pivot into a new entrepreneurial venture with a growth strategy already yielding results. The distinction underscores the importance of adaptability and long-term vision in the competitive automotive retail landscape.
Negocios Magazine, founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco, serves as a communications platform for entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders in South Florida and the U.S. Hispanic market. The magazine publishes in print and digital formats, with its website NegociosMagazine.com featuring business news, interviews, and executive profiles. Its content reaches international audiences through digital platforms like PressReader.
The publication is part of Acta Diurna Urbis Group Corp., a Miami-based media group that also produces Ejecutiva Magazine, Welcome to America, Salud & Buen Vivir Florida, Hispanic Time, and Electric Cars Plus. The company maintains an active presence on social media, including Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) at @NegociosUS.
Arellano-Geddes' recognition at the awards ceremony reflects a career defined by leadership and business acumen, and his current work with PowerHouse Automotive Group signals a continued commitment to growth and excellence in the automotive industry. The event is expected to draw significant attention from the business community, offering a platform to celebrate entrepreneurial achievements and inspire future leaders.
