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Speakers:
Jeff Bescher, Strategic Remarketing Solutions
Doug Turner, America's Car-Mart

Anasazi Ballroom

NAAA’s Auction Industry Report provides unique insight into NAAA member auction performance and overall auction trends. Join NAAA’s Larry Dixon as he shares the results of NAAA’s 2023-member survey and leverages the organization's proprietary AUCTIONNET resource to give a data-driven update on recent auction volume and pricing trends and what can be expected over the remainder of 2024.

Presenter:
Larry Dixon, NAAA

Anasazi Ballroom

Inspired by his 25+ years of experience as CEO of major corporations, Joel Manby wrote LoveWorks: Seven Timeless Principles for Effective Leaders, detailing how to integrate “love the verb” into the leadership ethos and philosophy of any organization. This servant leadership approach has been proven to systematically transform organizations toward lower turnover, higher employee engagement, greater customer satisfaction, and stronger profits. Currently a Thought Leader for John Maxwell Leadership, Joel mentors, consults, and speaks on LoveWorks and the leadership lessons drawn from his career. His book has sold over 100,000 copies and has been re-released in an expanded and updated version that bravely explores personal and professional challenges and failures.

Speaker:
Joel Manby, John Maxwell Leadership

Anasazi & Hohokam Foyers

Anasazi Ballroom

What drives our success? Hard work and discipline? Education? Personality? Luck? Discovering and then reflecting on the true drivers and blockers of our own unique definition of success proves more elusive than most people think. The concept of “kind mirrors” offers creative ways to see ourselves and others from new, more productive angles so that we can challenge our beliefs and find new ways to grow. Joe Miller will bring stories, data, and lessons from his journey through industry and transition to the field of coaching. Learn more about what drives professional and personal outcomes and turn that awareness into even more lasting success for you and those around you.

Speaker:
Joe Miller, Awareness to Action Coaching

Anasazi Ballroom

Hear from a panel of younger Millennial and GenZ remarketers how they communicate with customers, access and share data, and how they approach vehicle remarketing.

Moderators:
Mark Coleman, IARA Executive Director
Lauren Baker, IARA Director of Growth & Operations

Panelists:
Zach van de Lagemaat, Element Fleet
Tony Markel, Credit Acceptance
Emma Pye, NextGear Capital, Cox Automotive
Abbi Balk, Greater Rockford Auto Auction

Hohokam Ballroom

Premier Sponsor: Cox Automotive

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IARA President Doug Turner will provide highlights of a re-energized alliance on the move. His address will spotlight IARA's momentum toward a more proactive, more inclusive remarketing alliance, touching on key IARA achievements, such as year-over-year growth in membership, hiring of a director of growth and operations to strengthen IARA's infrastructure, opening of new communication channels to members and to the industry, an increased focus on diversity in membership, and renewed energy on key IARA committees. The result is an influential community of remarketers and remarketing allies with a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Speaker:
Doug Turner

Anasazi Ballroom

There’s a lot of trouble in the world, which means remarketers, auctions, and consignors have plenty of events to monitor. Leading industry observers and analysts will dissect the latest vehicle market and remarketing trends amid a volatile political climate in the U.S. and global economic and geopolitical instability. How is 2024 shaping up? Join this session to get the latest information to navigate a year expected to bring plenty of unexpected drama.

Moderator:
Charlie Vogelheim, Official CAR Emcee

Panelists:
Jeremy Robb, Cox Automotive
John Coles, ACV Auctions
Tom Kontos, ADESA Auctions U.S.
Dr. Alex Yurchenko, Black Book

Anasazi Ballroom

A new group of remarketing professionals is preparing to lead the industry in new ideas and approaches to business. Join the Global Remarketing Opportunities for Women for some engaging conversations on how to pursue positive changes in the automotive remarketing industry. Since GROW launched in August 2023, leaders and members are ready to drive remarketing forward. Come join this interactive “talk show” of the conference!

Moderator:
Kelly Bianchi, AuctionVcommerce

Panelists:
Shelly Frank, Dealers Auto Auction of the Rockies and Southwest
Jane Morgan, Pyle Family Auctions
Keely Smith, AutoIMS
Lisa Frank, Kars-R-Us

Crowd Hosts:
Belinda Beyer, American Recovery Service
Jamye Carpenter, jrc Innovative Solutions

Hohokam Ballroom

Hear from industry experts on the challenges consignors face in today’s environment with remarketing high mileage vehicles and the steps they are taking to make that inventory more attractive to buyers.

Moderator:
Mark Coleman, IARA Executive Director

Panelists:
Jackie Malik, Credit Acceptance
Scott Mousaw, United Auto Credit
Scott Keener, Auction Management Solutions
Mike Browning, Manheim San Antonio
Jeff Bulthuis, Bridgecrest

Anasazi & Hohokam Foyers

Anaszi Ballroom

In this fireside style session, industry veteran Megan Mahon, Managing Partner at Motor Muse will be joined by Elena Ciccotelli, host and producer of The EVs for Everyone Podcast and Ashley Roseberry, strategic accounts director for ACV Auctions to explore forward-thinking strategies for revolutionizing the vehicle remarketing sector. They'll discuss the current remarketing landscape, the paradigm shift in the traditional remarketing funnel, how EVs factor into the mix, and the impact of a fully digitized customer experience to maximize profits while minimizing operational costs. Join us on this deep dive into the future of remarketing.

Moderator:
Megan Mahon, Motor Muse

Panelists:
Elena Ciccotelli, The EVs for Everyone Podcast
Ashley Roseberry, ACV Auctions

Hohokam Ballroom

The technicians required to service fleets and remarketed vehicles at every step of the fleet wholesale path are becoming more specialized and more in demand. These panelists will explore the evolving trends in the automotive industry, sharing insights into the demand for skilled technicians and the crucial role of mentorship programs. The panel also highlights the importance of specialized tools and skills in servicing vehicles, aligning training with customer needs, and adapting to the maintenance and technology of electric vehicles.

Moderator:
Martin Romjue, Bobit

Panelists:
Terry Rivers, Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services
Icie Hinton, Fleet Services by Cox Automotive
Nakita Stevens, Fleet Services by Cox Automotive

Anasazi Ballroom

Join a discussion that addresses the big and small picture questions for the remarketing industry: What are the remarketing industry pain points? Who and what are rising to steer the future? What are the latest tech solutions? What’s changing and burdening the vehicle transport sector? How do remarketing operations deal with the inevitable rise in costs due to labor shortages? Audience members may join the high performers on this panel to answer and comment on these vital questions.

Moderators:
Charlie Vogelheim, Emcee
Jamye Carpenter, jrc Innovative Solutions

Panelists:
Penny Wanna, Auction Academy, TPC Management Company
Stephanie Compton, Exeter Finance
Dave Blake, McConkey Auction Group
Chris Angelicchio, ServNet Auction Group

Hohokam Ballroom

Auction managers are constantly on their toes figuring out how to compete in an industry that’s consolidating and shaking up its business model. Learn the latest angles from independent auctions on how to survive, innovate, and operate in an environment moving toward a data- and digital-driven business model where a unique approach determines success.

Moderator:
Julie Warpool, Auction Edge

Panelists:
Trevor Ottley, Mid-Kansas Auto Auction
Trish Short, Akron Auto Auction
David Andrews, City Enterprises
Jim Mumford, Dealers Auto Auction of the Southwest

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