Agenda

Monday, April 27
7:30 AM
Breakfast
8:15 AM
Welcome & Keynote
The CPO advantage in the 2009 used car market.
Joe Lescota Chair, Automotive Marketing, Northwood University
9:15 AM
Break
9:30 AM
CPO Roundtable Discussion
Successful CPO Strategies & Best Practices — Luxury
Paul Kraft, of Fletcher Jones Motor Cars (Mercedes Benz) in Newport Beach, Calif.
Others TBA
10:45 AM
Break
11:00AM
CPO Roundtable Discussion
Successful CPO Strategies & Best Practices — Non-Luxury
David Romano, of Romano Subaru in Syracuse, N.Y.
Boardwalk Volkswagen in Richardson, Texas
Gregg Bassett, Power Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Others TBA
12:15PM
CPO Dealers of the Year Awards Luncheon
2:00 PM
Leveraging CPO Programs to Build Your Business in a Slow Economy
Howard Polirer and Anne Steinhauer will address car shoppers' comprehension and perception of Manufacturer Certified Pre-Owned vehicle programs and illustrate how manufacturers and dealers can continue to work together during these difficult economic times to maximize their business through this growing category. The session will demonstrate proven merchandising techniques to provide marketers and dealers with tangible online marketing solutions.

Howard Polirer – Director Industry Relations, AutoTrader.com
Anne Steinhauer – Vice President of National Accounts, AutoTrader.com
2:50 PM
Break
3:00 PM

CPO Roundtable Discussion
CPO Skills & Profit Solutions — Inventory Management
Danny Papakalos, of AutoNation
Dan O'Connor, of Chapman Auto Group
Howard Hakes, of Puente Hills Toyota in Puente Hills, Calif.
Jack Anderson, of West Herr Automotive Group
Others TBA

3:50PM
Break
4:00 PM
CPO Roundtable Discussion
CPO Skills & Profit Solutions — Advertising & Marketing
Joe Negri, of AutoNation
Others TBA
5:00 PM
Dealers of the Year Reception
Tuesday, April 28
8:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM
Concurrent Workshops: The CPO Study
Stephan Schroeder, JDPower
Dale Pollak, vAuto Dave Nemtuda – Experian/AutoCheck
9:50 AM
Break
10:00 AM
Concurrent Workshops: Impact of 3rd party sites on walk in traffic to your dealership
Andy Jacobson, Cars.com
Pat Ryan, FirstLook Tim Zierden, DealerTrack

 

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