Mauricio Acevedo

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(Mauricio Acevedo has been working in Internet marketing for over 10 years at various technology companies. He is responsible for marketing at Nowcom and oversees websites for Nowcoms sister companies. He can be reached via e-mail at macevedo@nowcom.com.)

NowCom - Los Angeles, CA

macevedo@nowcom.com

323.692.8487

Dealer ADvantage

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Cars.com - Chicago, IL

A.J. Ager

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A.J. Ager is Finance Director at Joe Ferguson Buick GMC in Colorado Springs, Colo. He has been a leader in special financing for over 12 years at both franchise and independent dealerships. He is the founder of New Wave Funding and Colorado Credit Zone. His production company is also responsible for many internet marketing programs.

Joe Ferguson Buick GMC - Colorado Springs, CO

ajager@goferguson.net

719.660.4497

Dave Anderson

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Dave Anderson is president of LearnToLead. He is an international author and speaker, giving 1,000 leadership presentations over the past decade in 14 countries. Dave has been a car salesman, general manager and director of some of America’s most successful dealerships. He is the author of 12 books, including “Up Your Business,” and “How to Lead by THE BOOK.” Dave spoke at the NADA Convention for ten consecutive years. Call 818.735.9503, e-mail dave@learntolead.com, or visit www.learntolead.com.

The Dave Anderson Corporation - Agoura Hills, CA

dave@learntolead.com

818.735.9503

Catherine S. Andricos

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Catharine S. Andricos is an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Hudson Cook, LLP. Catharine can be reached at 202-327-9706 or by e-mail at candricos@hudco.com. Copyright CounselorLibrary.com 2011, all rights reserved. Based on an article from Spot Delivery.

Counselor Library.com, LLC /Hudson Cook, LLP - Linthicum, MD

candricos@hudco.com

Matt Baker

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Matt Baker is the Vice President of G&A Marketing, a staffed event, marketing, training and consulting company in Cincinnati, OH. With over 15 years of automotive marketing Matt has developed a passion for training, teaching and motivating. With a proven track record of building his clients businesses, Matt is focused on continually improving G&As staff, products and services. To contact Matt, feel free to give him a call at (800) 688-1370 or send an email to mbaker@gamarketing.com.

G&A Marketing - Milford, OH

mbaker@gamarketing.com

800.688.1370

Emily Beck

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Emily Marlow Beck is a lawyer in the Maryland office of Hudson Cook, LLP. Prior to starting her legal career, she spent years working in a family-owned dealership.

Hudson Cook, LLP - Hanover, MD

ebeck@hudco.com

410.865.5438

John H. BedardJr.

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John H. Bedard, Jr. is an AV rated attorney and nationally recognized expert on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. He serves as counsel to several professional trade associations, including the Georgia Collectors Association, whose members are in regular need of compliance and defense litigation services. Call (678) 253-1851 x 244 or e-mail, jbedard@bedardlawgroup.com

Bedard Law Group - Duluth, GA

jbedard@bedardlawgroup.com

678.253.1851 x244

Mark Behnke

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Mark Behnke is the Vice President for Emerging Markets for GoldStar GPS.

GoldStar GPS - Knoxville, TN

866.655.8825

Mark Blanchat

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Mark Blanchat is a representative of Insurance Specialties based in Wichitaw, Kan. He has more than 20 years experience in the insurance industry.

Insurance Specialties - Wichitaw, KS

mdblanchat@aol.com

316.516.8185

Chuck Bonanno

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Chuck Bonanno is an Executive Vice President of the firm, Leedom and Associates, LLC. He is an executive Conference Moderator of Buy Here-Pay Here and Automotive Finance Twenty Groups. He is a nationally recognized speaker, author, industry trainer and consultant. Click here to see when a Buy Here - Pay Here seminar is coming near your town!

Leedom - Sarasota, FL

chuck@twentygroups.com

800.966.8733

Shane Born

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(Shane Born is the vice president of sales and training at ProMax Online, and consultant for Quad City Suzuki. Shane spent seven years in the retail car business doing everything from sales and finance to a used car and new car sales manager before coming to work for ProMax in 2003.)

Dealer Marketing Services/ Promax - Davenport, IA

Robert Boulware

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(Rob Boulware is the founder of Horsepower Ads, a national advertising and animation studio, recently acquired by the Leedom Group. He remains Horsepower Ads creative director. He brings more than 15 years experience in the automotive advertising and commercial production marketplace, and has helped hundreds of automotive retailers significantly improve sales and market awareness through clever advertising campaigns. You may contact him at 877.224.6288 or send an email to rob@horsepowerads.com.)

Horsepower Ads - Sarasota, FL

rob@horsepowerads.com

877.224.6288

Tom Brandis

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Tom Brandis is an 18-year veteran of the BHPH business. He has two lots in Allentown and Sellersville, Pa., that move 42 units a month with a $5 million portfolio. He has been a member of a Leedom Twenty Group for 11 years. tombrandis@netscape.net

ADVANTAGE AUTO FINANCE - Quakertown, PA

tombrandis@netscape.net

215.257.4995

Catherine M. Brennan

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Catherine M. Brennan is a partner in the Maryland office of Hudson Cook, LLP. She represents motor vehicle dealers, sales finance companies and lenders. Cathy can be reached at 410.865.5405 or by e-mail at cbrennan@hudco.com.

Counselor Library.com, LLC /Hudson Cook, LLP - Linthicum, MD

410.865.5405

David Brotherton

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David Brotherton is a consultant and Twenty Group moderator with the Leedom Group. He has 16 years experience in subprime sales and finance operations first with Citigroup and Ameriquest Mortgage and, most recently, 11 years as a consultant and manager in the J.D. Byrider system.

Leedom - Sarasota, FL

davidb@leedomgroup.com

800.966.8733 x314

Thomas Buiteweg

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Tom Buiteweg is a partner in Hudson Cooks Ann Arbor, Michigan Office. You can reach Tom at 734-222-6025.

Hudson Cook, LLP - Hanover, MD

tbuiteweg@hudco.com

Tim Byrd

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Tim Byrd is President of Tim Byrd & Associates, Inc. An Auto Industry Expert on Dealer Owned Reinsurance Companies with 25 + years n the car business. Tim Byrd is President of Tim Byrd & Associates, Inc. Visit www.timbyrd.net or call 757-532-3938.

Virginia - ,

timbyrd@timbyrd.net

757.532.3938

Brett Coker

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Brett Coker, CMC, is the president of Coker Automotive Consultants, LLC.

Coker Automotive Consultants, LLC - Birmingham, AL

info@cokerconsultants.com

800.715.8009

Eddie Coleman

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Eddie Coleman is the CEO of Hyperdrive Technologies Inc. in Portland, Ore. and the author of the automotive industries two best-selling, full-length books, Mastering The Art Of Selling Cars Online and 101 Internet Sales Objection. Eddie can be reached at eddie@hyperdrivetech.com or www.HyperdriveTech.com

NextGeneration Dealer Services - ,

eddie@hyperdrive.com

George Dans

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(Known across America as the Human Torch for his energetic, fired-up presentations, George Dans is a dynamic speaker who specializes in changing behaviors through a positive life attitude. George shares his powerful message You dont need to know how to get to your goal, you just need to know you will reach your goal with audiences around the world. He can be reached by calling (951) 898.9071 or via e-mail at george@.georgedans.com.)

George Dans and Associates - Blue Jay, CA

george@georgedans.com

951.898.9071

Jody DeVere

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(Jody DeVere is the CEO & president of AskPatty.com. Contact her via email at jdevere@askpatty.com. AskPatty.com trained and certified dealers are held to a high level of customer satisfaction for women consumers.)

AskPatty.com - NO CITY, NS

888.745.1928

Allen Dobbins

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(Allen Dobbins is the President and CEO of Autostar Solutions, Inc., a company specializing in buy here-pay here dealer management systems and finance company technology. To find out more about Autostars products and services, contact Allen Dobbins at allen.dobbins@autostarsolutions.com or 800.682.2215.)

Auto Star Solutions - North Richland Hills, TX

817.377.2995

Emily Dodd

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Emily Dodd is the Senior Marketing Leader for AutoStar Solutions, Inc., a company specializing in software technology for the automotive and finance industry. To learn more about AutoStar’s products and services, call 1-800-682-2215 or visit www.autostardms.com.

AutoStar Solutions - Fort Worth, TX

Chuck Dodge

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Chuck Dodge is a partner in the Maryland office of Hudson Cook, LLP. He represents motor vehicle dealers, sales finance companies, and lenders engaged in motor vehicle finance transactions. You can reach Chuck at 410.865.5427 .

Hudson Cook, LLP - Hanover, MD

cdodge@hudco.com

Edwin Donahue

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Edwin Donahue is the, Vice President of Sales for GoldStar GPS. Goldstar GPS is an asset protection product for Buy Here Pay Here dealerships in effort and in real time locate their vehicles across its North America Data Network. edwind@goldstargps.com

GoldStar/GPS, Procon Inc. - Knoxville, TN

Mike Dunagan

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Michael W. Dnagan is an attorney in Dallas, Texas, who has represented the Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association for 34 ears. He has written a number of books and hundreds of articles for trade jhounrals and law reviews. His clientele includes, dealers, banks, finance companies, auto auctions and credit unions.

Jameson & Dunagan - Dallas, TX

mwdunagan@jamesondunagan.com

214.369.6422

Ralph Ebersole

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Cars.com - Chicago, IL

rebersole@cars.com

Jim Edwards

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Jim Edwards is a co-founder and President of the Professional Dealers Institute and also a co-founder of Carolina Dealer Training, LLC. Prior to the creation of these two new entities, he served as the CEO of the Carolinas IADA. He also coordinated the lobbying efforts that resulted in mandatory dealer pre-licensing education in North and South Carolina and continuing education in North Carolina. The Professional Dealers Institute is dedicated to providing education, legislative coordination and useful information to member-dealers. He can be reached by calling, (704) 456-7746 or via email, jim@professionaldealers.org.

Professional Dealers Institute - Harrisburg, NC

jim@professionaldealers.org

704.456.7746

Don Elliott

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(Don Elliott is currently national accounts manager at Indiana Auto Auction in Fort Wayne, Ind. He has more than 30 years experience in the automotive industry, working at several retail dealerships and as a remarketer with both Chrysler Corp. and Mazda Motor of America. He was vice president in marketing with ADESA for nine years.)

Indiana Auto Auction - Fort Wayne, IN

delliott1055@aol.com

317.249.4236

Mauricio Espinosa

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Mauricio Espinosa is President and CEO of G20 Coaches and Consultants. G20 provides a wealth of products and services to the automotive dealership industry in North America. He is a trusted respected widely recognized leader in the industry. He is a contributing author for various trade publications and speaks at conventions and for associations throughout the year. You can contact Mr. Espinosa at 913.901.0100. To discover the benefits that G20 provides please visit www.g20inc.com.

G20, Inc. - Overland Park, KS

info@g20inc.com

913.341.8022

Chris Fedorcek

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Chris Fedorcek is an executive withTRS TaxMax based in Tampa, Fla. The firm provides fast tax filing services that enables consumers to get speedy IRS refunds.

TRS Tax Max - Tampa, FL

trs@taxrefundservices.com

866.642.4107

Nick Ferri

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Nick Ferri is the Sales and Media Manager at Horse Power Ads with the Leedom Group. He was most recently the creative director at one of the largest automotive advertising agencies in Chicago for more than 12 years. He has extensive knowledge of the automotive industry and marketing strategies that comes from both an advertising and automotive retail sales background. He may be reached via e-mail at nick@leedomgroup.com or by calling (941) 350.5388.)

HorsepowerAds.com - Sarasota, FL

nick@leedomgroup.com

800.966.8733

Jennifer Finlay

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Jennifer Finlay started in the retail business 11 years ago as a part time title clerk. She is the former vice president and general manager of Evans Auto Sales in Daytona Beach, Fla., as well as a sister company. Her BHPH dealership averages 30 units per month, and also has a service department. She can be reached via e-mail at jenatevans@cfl.rr.com.

Evans Auto Sales - Daytona Beach, FL

jenatevans@cfl.rr.com

386.304.2727

Patricia Fripp

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Patricia Fripp is an executive speech coach, sales presentation trainer, and keynote speaker on sales, customer service, promoting business, and communication skills. pfripp@fripp.com

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Nicole Frush Munro

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Nicole Frush Munro is a partner in the Maryland office of Hudson Cook, LLP. She represents motor vehicle dealers, sales finance companies, and lenders engaged in motor vehicle finance transactions. e-mail at nmunro@hudco.com

Counselor Library.com, LLC /Hudson Cook, LLP - Linthicum, MD

Dennis Galbraith

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Cars.com - Chicago, IL

Larry Gamache

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Larry Gamache is the communications director of Carfax. He has worked in the used car industry for more than 10 years. To learn how CARFAX can help you call 800.444.0145.

CARFAX - Centreville, VA

LarryGamache@carfax.com

800.444.0145

Dr James Garvin

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Dr. Jim Garvin is the chief operating officer with the Leedom Group. He brings more than 30 years experience in the financial services marketplace and has served on the governing boards of a number of international companies. He is the founder of OBED Corp., an international investment and advisory firm.

Leedom - Sarasota, FL

jim@leedomgroup.com

800.966.8733

Chris Gerbasi

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Chris Gerbasi is a career journalist and a freelancer who resides in Miami, Fla.

Miami - Miami, FL

615.383.1930

Kristen Greer

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(Kristen Greer is the director of Marketing and Business Development for B & B Automotive, Inc. in Croydon, Pa. She brings to the dealership a unique blend of Internet marketing, sales, and graphic design experience. Kristen can be reached at Kristen@mediafarm.us)

B&B AUTOMOTIVE - Croydon, PA

kristen@mediafarm.us

215.781.2599

Rob Hagen

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Rob Hagen is the CEO of Next Generation Dealer Services and Author and Founder of SpecialFinanceCoach.com. Rob has spent 18 years working in dealerships during which time he held every position on the front end. Rob prides himself as a car guy and understanding of the daily workings of a dealership. He can be reached via e-mail at rob@specialfinancecoach.com.

Next Generation Dealer Services - ,

rob@specialfinancecoach.com

225.938.0993

Fred Haney

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Cars.com - Chicago, IL

fhaney@cars.com

Tom Herald

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Tom Herald is a Twenty Group moderator with Leedom and Associates, LLC. He is a former Air Force officer and a dealer principal who built a start-up dealership into a five location group and market leader in Special Finance. He is well-respected throughout the industry as a trainer and consultant for sales operations management, team building, and business planning/development.

Leedom - Sarasota, FL

tom.herald@twentygroups.com

800.966.8733

Wayne Herring Jr

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(Wayne Herring Jr. is the national sales manager with Preferred Warranties Inc., based in Orwigsburg, Pa. PWI warranties are sold in more than a dozen states, available exclusively through quality dealerships. PWI is majority owned by Harbert Private Equity Fund II, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company with $180 million in committed capital.)

Preferred Warranties Inc. - Orwigsburg, PA

800.548.1121

Larry Highbloom

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(Larry Highbloom is president/CEO of VINtek, a provider of automotive collateral management services, direct auto finance solutions and Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) technology for automotive finance lenders. A CPA with 20 years of auto industry experience, Larry has been awarded two patents for automotive risk management inventions. Additional information about VINtek and ELT can be found at www.vintek.com.)

VINtek - Philadelphia, PA

Maya Hill

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Maya Hill is an associate at the Hanover office of Hudson Cook LLP. You can reach Maya at mhill@hudco.com.

Counselor Library.com/Hudson Cook - Hanover, MD

mhill@hudco.com

Jim Holman

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Jim Holman is the owner operator of The Car Store, LLC., an exclusive Lease Here-Pay Here dealership in Oklahoma City. His background in leasing, spanning over several decades began in the new car industry and expanded into LHPH in 2001. Mr. Holman can be reached at 405.632.0000 or email at jhholman@aol.com.

The Car Store, LLC - Oklahoma City, OK

jholman@aol.com

405.632.0000

Elizabeth A. Huber

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Elizabeth A. (Liz) Huber is a partner of Hudson Cook, LLP in the firms Orange County, Calif., office. She can be reached via e-mail at ehuber@hudco.com

Counselor Library.com, LLC /Hudson Cook, LLP - Linthicum, MD

Thomas Hudson

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Thomas B. Hudson, Esq. is the Publisher of Spot Delivery, a monthly legal newsletter for auto dealers, and the Editor and Chief of CARLAW®, a monthly report of legal developments in all states for the auto finance and leasing industry. He is also a partner in the Maryland office of Hudson Cook, LLP. Spot Delivery and CARLAW are produced by Counselorlibrary.com LLC.

Hudson Cook, LLP - Hanover, MD

tbhudson@hudco.com

410.865.5400

Jim Jackson

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Jim Jackson, life coach, professional trainer and nationally recognized author, has for three decades made it his personal mission to Increase the Self-Esteem of the Human Race. Jim can be reached via e-mail at jim@teamxl.com.

Temecula Creek Learning Center - Las Vegas, NV

Michael Jackson

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Michael D. Jackson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Auto Search Technologies, Inc. He has personally overseen, researched and help architect the flagship SEO (Search Engine Optimization) products Auto Search Online. mjackson@autosearchtech.com

Auto Search Technologies - Rexburg, ID

949.608.0809

David Johnson

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David Johnson is the Digital Marketing Strategist for PersuasiveConcepts.com and Next Generation Dealer Services. He can be reached via e-mail at david@persuasiveconcepts.com.

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david@persuasiveconcepts.com

Gary Joyner

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(Gary Joyner is a consutlant with Leedom and Associates, LLC spcecializing in buy here-pay here dealer marketing and advertising programs. He has more than 30 years experience in helping companies increase customer ups. He can be reached at (800) 966.8733 or via e-mail at gary@leedomgroup.com.)

HorsepowerAds.com - Sarasota, FL

gwj45@aol.com

828.291.8323

Kathleen Kimmel

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cars.com author/trainer

Cars.com - Chicago, IL

Terry Kohl

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(Terry Kohl is the President of Media Management Marketing, a PR firm in the automotive industry and the author of Lost Your Job? Now What! http://www.LostYourJobNowWhat.com She is a marketing and career coach and can be reached at pr@TerryKohl.com or 920.622.5536.)

Media Management Marketing - NO CITY, NS

pr@TerryKohl.com

920.622.5536

John Krivacsy

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John Krivacsy is a senior vice president and Claims and Loss Control Manager with Automotive Risk Management and Insurance Services, Inc., (ARM) based in Stockton, Calif. To reach Mr. Krivacsy, send an e-mail to jkrivacsy@armonline.com.

ARM Online - Stockton, CA

jkrivacsy@armonline.com

800.224.6363

Alex Kurkin

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Alex Kurkin is a Miami, Fla.-based attorney of the firm Kurkin, Brandes, LLP, who represents the Florida Automobile Dealers Association and conducts compliance seminars for its members. His Miami law practice focuses on complex contract law, real estate law and commercial litigation matters for companies in tightly regulated industries. He can be reached via e-mail at alex@kurkinbrandes.com or by phone at 305.929.8500.

Kurkin Brandes - Miami, FL

alex@kurkinbrandes.com

305.929.8500

Tom Lacey

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Leedom - Sarasota, FL

tom.lacey@twentygroups.com

800.966.8733

James Lawrence

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James E. Lawrence has extensive experience in building cutting edge dealership software in the fixed operations and front end of dealerships and is involved in managing the compliance software development at Compli. He has an MBA from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. For more information on this article or any other compliance management software needs, visit www.compli.com or e-mail Jim at jim@compli.com

Miami - Miami, FL

jim@compli.com

941.555.1212

Howard Leavitt

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Howard Leavitt is the CEO of AutoRaptor, a Web-based, integrated CRM (Customer Relations Management), ILM (Internet Leads Management) and Desking sales solution service. The firm is based in Providence, R.I. Mr. Leavitt may be reached via e-mail at howard@autoraptor.com

AutoRaptor - Providence, RI

howard@autoraptor.com

401.421.6533

Robert E Lee

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Robert E. Rob Lee is the creator of Dealer Management Solutions. He is a 30-year car guy, and has many years experience in automotive retailing including all the revenue producing management positions. He has 20 years consulting and training background, most notably for NCM (Nichols Campbell & Morrow), where he built its entire Consulting and Training Division. He can be reached by calling 239.963.9414 or via email at rlee@dmsdealer.com.

Robert E. Lee - Fort Myers, FL

mrroblee@comcast.net

239.963.9414

Tyson Lee

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Tyson Lee is a Manager of Smyrna, Ga.-based United Acceptance, Inc.. (UAI) is a financial organization, founded in 1991, that provides capital and servicing solutions to automobile dealerships that have a "buy here pay here" operation, captive finance companies, and independent finance companies.

United Acceptance Inc. - Smyrna, GA

tlee@unitedacceptance.com

770.799.1859

Chris Leedom

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Chris Leedom is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Leedom Group, Inc., a Twenty Group training and consulting firm and the founder of the Independent Dealer Twenty Group program. He is frequently featured as a key speaker at state and national conventions and is a recognized "coach" and adviser to more than 3,500 dealers.

Leedom - Sarasota, FL

chris@leedomgroup.com

800.966.8733

Jon Leedom

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Jon Leedom is the coodinator of Paymaxx Pro with the Leedom Group. He has 15 years experience in the financial services industry as well as the buy here-pay here business. He can be reached at 800.966.8733 or via e-mail at jon@leedomgroup.com

Leedom - Sarasota, FL

jon@leedomgroup.com

800.966.8733

Martin Less

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(Martin Less has been the president and chief operating officer of Nationwide Acceptance Corp. (www.nac-loans.com) since 1995. Since then, Nationwide has expanded into 20 states and three regional offices by offering non-prime and sub-prime auto financing programs to independent and franchised dealers. You may contact him at (800) 622-7605, ext. 1291.)

Nationwide Acceptance Corporation - Chicago, IL

Rebecca Maddox

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(Rebecca Maddox is the CEO and Founding Partner of Maddox Smye. Maddox Smye is the recognized authority on selling to women. She has held leadership positions in sales and marketing for major corporations, including senior vice president of sales and marketing for Capital Holding, a $45 billion financial services company, Citicorp where she was the senior vice president of Diners Club, and vice president at the Guardian Life Insurance Co. She is a best-selling author with her series of books titled, How to get RICH Selling Cars and Trucks to Women, as well as Inc. Your Dreams, a must-read for anyone starting a business. For more information, please go to the Website: www.maddoxsmye.com. Or contact Connie McKee at CMcKee@MaddoxSmye.com.)

Maddox Smye - Naples, FL

clientservices@maddoxsmye.com

386.252.8544

Marvin Marshall

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Dr. Marvin Marshall – an American educator, writer, and lecturer – is widely known for his programs on discipline and learning. His approach stemmed from his acquiring knowledge about youth as a parent; a recreation director and camp counselor; a classroom teacher; a school counselor; an elementary and high school principal; district director of education; and as a certificate holder from the William Glasser Institute. More information is available at www.marvinmarshall.com.

Dr. Marvin Marshall - Los Alamitos, CA

800.255.3192

Joe Mc Closkey Sr

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(On a regular basis, Dealer Busienss Journal will feature a column from a Leedom and Associates Twenty Group member. The idea is for dealers to learn from businesspeople just like themselves. This month we will feature Joe McCloskey Sr., president of McCloskey Motors Inc. in Colorado Springs, Colo. His business, McCloskey Motors, Inc. has three segments: McCloskey Imports consisting of a Suzuki, Isuzu, McCloskey Truck Town, an independent lot and a NAPA Auto Care Center. A long-time Leedom and Associates Twenty Group member, he has been a retailer for almost 30 years.)

McCloskey Motors, Inc. - Colorado Springs, CO

joe@bigjoeauto.com

719.594.9400

Randall McCathren

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Randall McCathren is an attorney and consultant with more than 25 years of experience in consumer vehicle leasing. He represented industry members in the formulation of the 1998 Regulation M and has consulted with the Federal Reserve Board on leasing regulatory issues. He is the co-author of two books on vehicle leasing: The Automobile Lending and Leasing Manual and Essentials of Consumer Vehicle Leasing. His e-mail is rmccathren@blcassociates.com

BLC Associates - Nashville, TN

rmccathren@blcassociates.com

615.383.1930

Les McCook

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Les McCook has been the Executive Director of American Recovery Association (ARA) since 2006. He has more than 40 years of recovery industry experience in the recovery industry. His strong relationships within the industry and lending community help him forge partnerships and programs to benefit ARAs members. Prior to his current position with ARA, McCook owned Preferred Adjusters, a collateral recovery company based in Austin, Texas, for 27 years.

American Recovery Association - Irving, TX

les@americanrecoveryassn.org

Marty McNulty

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(Marty McNulty is a consultant and trainer with Snap-on Business Solutions, During more than 30 years in the automotive business he has held management positions with two manufacturers and was a vice president of a dealership management group.)

Leedom - Sarasota, FL

800.555.1212

Butch Moore

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Leedom - Sarasota, FL

butch@twentygroups.com

800.966.8733 x305

Lincoln Moore

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(Lincoln Moore is the vice president of MyBKData.com. Lincoln has worked as a salesman in one of the largest Auto Groups and moved to management with them at just 19. Moore has extensive experience in the subprime and BHPH marketplaces and a keen understanding of the U.S. bankruptcy process. He may be reached at lincoln@mailamg.com or by calling 800.379.0807.)

MyBKData.com - NO CITY, NS

lincoln@mailamg.com

800.379.0807

Meghan Musselman

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Meghan Musselman is an associate in the Maryland office of Hudson Cook, LLP. She represents motor vehicle dealers, sales finance companies, and lenders engaged in motor vehicle finance transactions. Meghan can be reached at 410.865.5403 or by e-mail at mmusselman@hudco.com.

Counselor Library.com/Hudson Cook - Linthicum, MD

410.865.5403

Cathy Nuccio

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Cathy Nuccio is the vice president and general manager with Car-Appoint.Com LLC. She is responsible for the service delivery and client relationships of the agency which specializing in customer development services for the auto dealers and manufacturers. Cathys team handles more than 50,000 phone calls and 30,000 electronic communications with prospective customers for dealers every month. She can be reached via e-mail at cathyn@car-appoint.com.

Car Appoint - Glassboro, NJ

cathyn@car-appoint.com

267.626.6086

Robert Parnas

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Robert Parnas is an Audit Principal in the Dealership group at LarsonAllen LLP. He has extensive experience in the areas of auditing, business consulting and taxation with new franchised dealerships, used vehicle dealerships and both independent and franchised BHPG automobile dealers and related finance companies, with clientele throughout the U.S. Rparnas@larsonallen.com

LarsonAllen - St. Louis, MO

Rparnas@larsonallen.com

Mike Peck

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Mike Peck is a manager with McNutt Auto Transport Service, which is headquartered in Central Missouri and provides nationwide service to all auctions, dealerships, financial institutions and insurance businesses. Mpeck@mcnutttransport.com

McNutt Auto Transport Service, Inc. - Lowry City, MO

Susan Perlmutter

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Susan Perlmutter has more than 25 years experience in the collection and payment industry. She has managed third-party collection companies and worked as a paralegal for law offices that specialized in third-party collections. She became a franchisee for the one of the nation’s largest check guarantee companies. In 2004 she founded her own brand and national payment company. In February of 2011, Susan joined the Leedom Group as Vice President of Paymaxx Pro, LLC. SusanP@paymaxxpro.com

PayMaxx Pro - Sarasota, FL

sperlmutter@paymaxxpro.com

800.966.8733

Steve Peterson

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Steve Peterson has over 34 years of experience in the field of collections. In 1988 Steve joined Mapother & Mapother Attorneys as Law where he was the lead Account Representative for 14 consecutive years. Bill Mapother and Mr. Peterson developed and operated a collection school together and have trained more than 10,000 employees since 1991. In 2002 Steve formed his own collection training company called Collection Training Consultants. He conducts ONSITE training events for BHPH companies all across the U.S. You can call him at (812) 944-0680 or send an e-mail to collectiontraining101@yahoo.com.

Collection Training Consultants - Elizabeth, IN

collectiontraining101@yahoo.com

812.944.0680

Dale Pollak

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vAuto Inc. - Oakbrook Terrace, IL

dpollak@vauto.com

630.926.9016

Charles Pompey

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Charles Pompey is the owner and founder of Car-Lotta Credit & Car Sales with three BHPH offices in Northeast Pa., which started in 1986. He is also the owner and developer of www.digaps.com. cpompey@aol.com

Car Lotta Credit - Blakely, PA

cpompey@aol.com

570.714.5490

Jay Prassel

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(Jay Prassel is President of the Premier Performance Group, LLC, a national training and consulting company working with dealers on Net Profit Improvement. They offer programs for all dealerships, regardless of size or franchise. Programs include: In-dealership consulting, Profit Management Workshop, Used Vehicle Workshop, F&I Compliance Workshop, and Expert Witness Testimony/Consulting defending auto dealers. You can contact him at 800-381-5327 or jay@prassel.com or on the web at www. PremierPerformanceGroup.com.)

Premier Performance Group - Unknown, NA

jay@prassel.com

847.382.9055

John Rea

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(John Rea is one of the owners of Rea Brothers Mid-South Auto Auction, a ServNet Auction in Pearl, Miss. He is the president of the National Auto Auction Association. Mid-South Auction had its beginnings as an automotive remarketing venture in 1955 by Reas father Jimmy.)

Rea Brothers Mid-South Auto Auction - Pearl, MS

jrea@rbmsa.com

800.261.2671

J Tobias Reiley

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J. Tobias Reiley is a financial and data product development expert, entrepreneur and consultant based in Marblehead, Mass. His projects, policies, companies and expertise have been employed in the real estate brokerage and investment business, automotive finance and consumer credit industry, and in the marketing field. He created the Monetrics Decision Engine (purchased by World Omni in 2004) reproduces how humans make consumer credit decisions in the automotive lending arena. It has allowed auto lenders to improve accuracy, speed, profits and customer satisfaction. He can be reached by calling 781-631-2024 or via e-mail at jtreiley@comcast.net.

FinCo Management - Marblehead, MA

jtreiley@comcast.net

781.631.2024

Industry Releases

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This article could either be a press release or reprinted article from a media outlet. For more information, contact the number below and ask for Peter Salinas

Leedom - Sarasota, FL

info@twentygroups.com

800.966.8733

David Robertson

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David N. Robertson is the executive director of the Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals, an organization he co-founded in 1989 to support the in-dealership F&I process. AFIPs primary member benefit is the NADA-recommended F&I Professional Certification Course (a continuing education program addressing federal regulations and ethical practices). He is the co-designer of the popular Safeguards Rule Compliance Kit, which gives dealerships a complete and inexpensive method for compliance with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. He can be reached at the AFIP office at 817.428.2434 or via e-mail at david.robertson@afip.com

Association of Finance and Insurance Professionals - Colleyville, TX

david.roberts@afip.com

817.428.2434

Jay Rose

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Jay Rose is the president of Global Training Solutions which specializes in Customized In-Dealership Training Programs. Jay is a recognized international speaker, author and developer of businesses. You can contact him at jrosegts@hotmail.com or call 904.955.7666.

Global Training Solutions - ,

jrosegts@hotmail.com

904.955.7666

Peter Salinas

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Peter A. Salinas is a career journalist who has been covering the used-vehicle industry for more than 11 years. He is the managing editor of Dealer Business Journal.

Leedom - Sarasota, FL

peter@dealerbusinessjournal.com

800.966.8733 x313

Sally Saltzberg

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Sally Saltzberg, is a partner with the Chicago law firm of Loftus & Saltzberg, P.C., formerly served as chief of the Illinois Attorney Generals Consumer Protection Division and as an attorney with the Federal Trade Commission. She can be reached via e-mail at shsaltzberg@lofsal.com or by phone at (312) 913-2000.)

Loftus & Saltzberg, P.C. - NO CITY, NS

312.913.2000

Stan Schwarz

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Stan Schwarz is the CEO of PassTime USA based in Littleton, Colo. Mr. Schwarz was one of the first entrepreneurs to enter the starter-interrupt and GPS device space to help ensure timely payments on automotive finance contracts. Mr. Schwarz can be reached by calling 800.828.1564. The companys Web site is www.passtimeusa.com

Pass Time - Littleton, CO

303.623.5339

Bob Selby

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(Robert Selby is the general manager of AutoMaxx, a buy here-pay here store in Sarasota, Fla. He has more than 13 years experience in independent used vehicle retail sales as a sales person, sales manager and general manager. In the past six months he has more than doubled monthly unit sales from 25 to over 50, increased the portfolio by 50 percent and decreased delinquencies.)

Leedom - Sarasota, FL

bob@twentygroups.com

800.966.8733

Ira Silver

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Ira Silver, CPA is the partner in charge of Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farras Orlando, Fla., office. MBAF is independently ranked as one of the top 50 public accounting firms in the nation and the largest Florida-based firm in the state, and is home to one of the countrys largest auto dealership practices. For the past 12 years, the firm has been consistently ranked Best of the Best as one of the top 25 performing firms in the country. To contact Ira Silver: isilver@mbafcpa.com or call (305) 373-5500 or 1-800-239-1474. For more information, also visit www.mbafcpa.com.

Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP - Miami, FL

isilver@mbafcpa.com

305.373.5500

Paul Snider

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Paul Snider is the director of Horsepower Advertising and Marketing. He is a seasoned automotive, finance and marketing executive, special finance trainer, former chairman emeritus of the NAF Association and was president of a nationally recognized lead-generation firm. He has been a speaker at numerous NADA and Twenty Group meetings. PaulS@leedomgroup.com

Horsepower Marketing and Advertising - Sarasota, FL

pauls@leedomgroup.com

800.966.8733

Jeff Stephens

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Leedom - Sarasota, FL

jeff@twentygroups.com

800.966.8733 x324

Staci Striegnitz

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(Staci Striegnitz is the Marketing Specialist for a family-owned buy here-pay here dealership, Marks Auto Sales in Lakewood, Colo. Her duties in the dealership have evolved over time, and in October 2008, she became the chief marketing advisor with the goal of creating a new approach to marketing and the Web. She can be reached by calling 303.592.7725 or via e-mail at anastasia.striegnitz@gmail.com. You can follow her on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/marksautosales or checkout her blog at www.marksautosales.blogspot.com.)

Mark's Auto Sales - Lakewood, CO

anastasia.striegnitz@gmail.com

303.592.7725

Christine Taylor

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Christine Taylor is a Sanford, Fla.-based freelance author. She writes for numerous trade publications, including the Florida IADA. She can be reached via e-mail at ctaylor421@gmail.com

Christine Taylor - Sanford, FL

ctaylor421@gmail.com

407.302.5915

Chris Tiller

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Chris Tiller is vice president for Business Development and Marketing for Car Financial Services, based in Atlanta, Ga. You can reach him directly at (678) 593-1361 or send an e-mail to chris.tiller@carfinancial.com. The Web site is www.carfinancial.com

CAR Financial Services - Atlanta, GA

877.570.8857

John Tschohl

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John Tschohl, a service strategist, is founder and president of the Service Quality Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His newsletter is available online at www.customer-service.com, or send an e-mail to quality@servicequality.com.

Customer-Service.com - Minneapolis, MN

quality@servicequality.com

952.884.3311

Raul Vazquez

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Raul Vazquez is CEO of Focus Inc., a direct response auto marketer based in Tampa, Fla. Vazquez has more than 20 years of experience in the direct marketing industry. He was a pioneer in the infomercials business for clients such as the Juiceman, the Sonicare Toothbrush, Carleton Sheets, the Ab Roller and Tiger Direct. He also launched the George Foreman Grill media campaign, catapulting Saltons bottom line from $75 million annually to todays $900 million. He can be reached via e-mail at raul.vazquez@focusinc.com

Focus Inc. - Tampa, FL

raul.vazquez@focusinc.com

Thomas L. Welter

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JD Byrider appointed Thomas L. Welter as its new vice president of operations, effective March 1, 2010. Welter had previously served as the senior vice president of operations of at 24 Hour Fitness prior to joining JD Byrider. Welter, who also serves on JD Byrider’s advertising board, had previously held operational, finance and sales roles with multi-unit consumer retailers. He can be reached via e-mail at tomw2@jdbyrider.com.JD Byrider appointed Thomas L. Welter as its new vice president of operations, effective March 1, 2010. Welter had previously served as the senior vice president of operations of at 24 Hour Fitness prior to joining JD Byrider. Welter, who also serves on JD Byrider’s advertising board, had previously held operational, finance and sales roles with multi-unit consumer retailers. He can be reached via e-mail at tomw2@jdbyrider.com.

JD Byrider - Carmel, IN

tomw2@jdbyrider.com

Dave Wiggins

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Dave Wiggins is an automotive CPA with LarsonAllen and has expert knowledge of the inner-workings of both retail and buy here-pay here operations. He has a wealth of knowledge on buy here-pay here accounting including all new developments on compliance issues. He has extensive knowledge in federal and state tax laws and regulations, as well as setting up and successfully operating a BHPH related finance company. LarsonAllen is a professional service firm that provides assurance, accounting, tax, consulting, and advisory services to organizations and individuals managing business ventures and finance.

LarsonAllen - St. Louis, MO

dwiggins@larsonallen.com

Chip Wiley

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Chip Wiley is an executive withTRS TaxMax based in Tampa, Fla. The firm provides fast tax filing services that enables consumers to get speedy IRS refunds.

TRS Tax Max - Tampa, FL

trs@taxrefundservices.com

866.642.4107

Carfax Xpert

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Carfax Xpert is the leading authority on vehicle history information analysis.

CARFAX - Centreville, VA

carfaxxpert@carfax.com

800.274.2277