Oct. 3 Automotive Summit to Feature Industry Leaders, Experts

Oct. 3 Automotive Summit to feature industry leaders, experts

Free registration is open for the Center for Automotive & Mobility Studies (CAMS) Summit

Northwood University is bringing together automotive industry leaders and experts for a one-day automotive summit 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 CAMS Industry Summit 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,” stated 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, including:

• 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, Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors (AWDA) executive director, and senior director of community engagement for the Auto Care Association
• 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
• Shawn Leibold, director of industry relations, Reynolds and Reynolds
• Shannon Robertson, executive vice president, Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals (AFIP)

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.”

“This summit not only provides an invaluable platform for industry insights but also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between academia and industry,” stated Dr. Dave Oventhal, Subaru of New England professor of automotive strategy at Northwood University.

“Our goal is to facilitate knowledge exchange, foster new relationships, and bring leaders who are shaping the future of automotive and mobility to campus,” added Elgie Bright, who chairs Northwood’s Automotive Marketing and Management degree program.

A highlight of the event will be a fireside chat with Thomas Doll, former president and CEO of Subaru of America.

To register for the CAMS Industry Summit, visit https://forms.northwood.edu/cams-industry-summit/

A speaker is pictured during an April event at Northwood University for professionals in the automotive and automotive aftermarket sectors. Northwood is bringing together industry leaders and experts for a one-day automotive summit on Oct. 3 in Midland, Michigan.

About Northwood University

Northwood University develops free enterprise leaders who drive global social and economic progress. Rooted in The Northwood Idea, the University promotes the importance of free enterprise, ethics, individual freedom, and personal responsibility. Private, nonprofit, and accredited, Northwood University specializes in managerial and entrepreneurial education at a full-service, residential campus located in Midland, Michigan. Northwood Online is offered in multiple states and online for students with transfer credits and work experience who are looking to complete their undergraduate degree. The DeVos Graduate School of Management offers MBA and Master of Science degrees in Finance, Business Analytics, Human Resources and Organizational Leadership with day and evening, and online delivery options. The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is delivered online, with a differentiated focus on leadership and business analytics using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. International education is offered through study abroad and at International Program Centers in Switzerland, China, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sri Lanka, Ghana, and France. For more information, visit www.northwood.edu.