Northwood University Details Upcoming Automotive Summit

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announced its upcoming Automotive Summit, which will bring together automotive industry leaders and experts for a one-day event featuring insightful discussions and networking opportunities on Oct. 3 in Midland, Michigan.

Organized by the Center for Automotive & Mobility Studies (CAMS) at Northwood University, the

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will cover a range of key topics facing the automotive industry today, including retail trends, dealer relations, F&I, compliance and regulations, and the state of the automotive aftermarket sector.

“The CAMS industry Summit is a unique opportunity for industry professionals and future leaders to come together and explore the dynamics shaping the automotive landscape,” said Dr. Matthew Bennett, vice president of strategic alliances and CAMS. “Northwood University is committed to fostering meaningful dialogue that drives innovation and growth in this critical sector.”

The CAMS Industry Summit will kick off at 8 a.m. Oct. 3 with networking and coffee, followed by a series of sessions featuring prominent industry figures, Northwood University said, including:

-Shannon Robertson, executive vice president, Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals (AFIP)
-Jeff Beals, senior vice president, professional services, CDK Global
-Brian Benstock, general manager and vice president, Paragon Honda & Acura
-Mike Cavanaugh, regional vice president, Lithia and Driveway
-Rebecca Chernek, vice president, strategic client relations, Agora Data
-Eric Flow, president of management services, Flow Automotive Companies
-Adam Genei, owner, Mobsteel/Detroit Steel Wheel Co. 
-Don Hall, owner, Don Hall Automotive Group, and president/CEO of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association (VADA)
–Grace Huang, president, inventory solutions, Cox Automotive
-Ted Hughes, 

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 (AWDA) executive director, and senior director of community engagement for the 

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-Ted Ings, founder, Ted Ings’ Fixed Ops Roundtable
-David Jett, senior vice president, Stephens Inc. 
-Tom Kline, founder, Better Vantage Point
-Bob Kron, president and chief operating officer for The Rydell Company, and
-Shawn Leibold, director of industry relations, Reynolds and Reynolds

Summit attendees will gain insights from panel discussions on various subjects, including “Current Trends in Automotive Retail,” “F&I, Compliance & Regulations,” “Current Trends in Automotive Aftermarket,” and “Dealer Relationships & The Customer Experience.” 

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