(DENVER– November 17, 2025) Ivette Dominguez Drawe, CEO and co-founder of Alpine Automotive Group, was inducted into the Colorado Automotive Hall of Fame on Thursday, November 13, during a ceremony recognizing the individuals whose leadership and contributions have significantly shaped Colorado’s automotive landscape.
Established in 2020, the Colorado Automotive Hall of Fame honors automotive dealers and industry professionals who demonstrate exceptional vision, perseverance, and commitment to their communities. Induction represents the organization’s highest distinction, reserved for leaders whose impact extends far beyond their dealerships and into the lives of the people they serve.
Dominguez Drawe, who has led Alpine Automotive Group’s growth from a single Buick GMC store to a seven-dealership enterprise across four states, was recognized for her long-standing dedication to operational excellence, inclusive leadership, and community investment. Under her stewardship, Alpine has earned numerous awards for performance and customer satisfaction and has become widely known for its deep philanthropic involvement in every community it serves.
“It’s an honor to stand among such extraordinary leaders who have helped build the automotive industry in Colorado,” said Dominguez Drawe. “This recognition reflects the hard work of our entire Alpine team and our commitment to serving customers and communities with integrity, care, and a focus on continual improvement.”
Dominguez Drawe was inducted alongside fellow 2025 honorees Michael Dommermuth, Michael “Big Mike” Naughton, Ed Carroll and C. Cullen & Ward J. Thompson. As highlighted during the ceremony, each inductee embodies the courage, dedication, and unwavering community commitment that define Colorado’s most influential automotive leaders.
A trailblazer in an industry where women and minority owners remain significantly underrepresented, Dominguez Drawe has spent more than two decades championing diverse leadership and community engagement. Her career achievements include being named Colorado’s Most Admired CEO in 2021, a national Latina of Influence in 2022, and leading Alpine to multiple national manufacturer awards.
About Alpine Automotive Group
Alpine Automotive Group is a dealer owner of seven auto dealerships in Colorado, Illinois, Missouri and Oklahoma. Founded in 2005 as Alpine Buick GMC by Ivette Dominguez and Mike Drawe, the female- and minority-owned company now includes Toyota, Acura and Ford brands. Its diverse and talented management team has earned the company numerous awards, including the 2021 Toyota Motor President’s Award and 11 GM Mark of Excellence awards. Dominguez was named Colorado’s Most Admired CEO in 2021, nationally recognized as a Latina of Influence in 2022, and the company was recently named the best consumer business in Colorado. Known for their spirit of giving back, The Alpine Group supports nonprofits in every community they serve and has helped raise millions of dollars for community members in need.