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IARA to Hold Summer Roundtable Conference, July 24-July 26, Cincinnati

CINCINNATI—The International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) announces its 2007 Summer Remarketing Roundtable Series July 24th - 26th in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Marriott Rivercenter.

by Staff
July 19, 2007
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CINCINNATI—The International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) announces its 2007 Summer Remarketing Roundtable Series July 24th - 26th in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Marriott Rivercenter. Industry experts will tackle key topics that surround the fleet industry and discover solutions to selling vehicles through the marketplace. Register today!

IARA Meeting Schedule:

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Tuesday July 24, Welcome Reception, 6:00pm

Wednesday July 25, IARA Annual Opening Session

Salvage Panel Discussion

Moderator: Pat Walsh, Adesa Impact

Panelists: Michael Lasini, Manheim Remarketing Solutions; Doug Jensen, Balboa Insurance; Kevin Heersink, Enterprise Rent-A- Car; and Doug Mellette, Vemark

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Dealers Panel Discussion

Moderator: Layne Weber, Citi Financial

Luncheon & Awards

Keynote Speaker: Tom Searcy, The Whale Hunters, LLC. (www.Thewhalehunters.com), will present how techniques used by The Whale Hunters can successfully be applied to large account sales.

Afternoon-Concurrent Roundtables:

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Session I - Performance Metrics

Co-Moderators: Dave Sutton, VW Credit and Jill Tarallo, Network Remarketing Solutions

Session II - Inspections/Grading Scales

Co-Moderators: Bob Graham, ARI Fleet and Jay Fahrendorff, ABC Minneapolis

Evening Riverboat Dinner Cruise

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Thurs. July 26th

Data Mining Panel Discussion

Moderator: Lynn Morgan, Manheim

Panelists: David Lever, NMAC; Don Meadows, Auto IMS; Tom Kontos, Adesa; Ty Brewer, AuctionPipeline

Power Sports/RV's/Boats Panel Discussion

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Moderator: Karen Braddy, Manheim

Panelists: Ricky Beggs, Blackbook; Tom Thornton, M&T Bank;, David Woods, Harley Davidson; Mark Melton, Brashers AA; Evan Davidson, GE Money.

Afternoon testing session for IARA Certification Program Candidates

Dinner Riverboat Cruise-6-9:30pm. $30 per person payable at registration. Dixieland Jazz included.

For additional event details call Matt Marks at (973) 398-2774 or visit iaraonline.org or www.vehicleremarket.com/stage/epromos/07/IARA/062007_iara4/default.htm.


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