Northwood University announced a one-day automotive summit featuring automotive industry leaders and experts coming up Oct. 3 on its campus in Midland, Mich.

The CAMS Industry Summit, hosted by Northwood’s Center for Automotive and Mobility Studies, will cover 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,” CAMS vice president of strategic alliances Matthew Bennett said. “Northwood University is committed to fostering meaningful dialogue that drives innovation and growth in this critical sector.”

Speakers at the summit include:

  • Jeff Beals, CDK Global senior vice president of professional services

 

  • Brian Benstock, Paragon Honda Acura general manager and vice president

 

  • Mike Cavanaugh, Lithia and Driveway regional vice president

 

  • Rebecca Chernek, Agora Data vice president of strategic client relations

 

  • Eric Flow, Flow Automotive Companies president of management services

 

  • Adam Genei, owner of Mobsteel/Detroit Steel Wheel Co.

 

  • Don Hall, owner of Don Hall Automotive Group, and president/CEO of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association

 

  • Grace Huang, Cox Automotive president of inventory solutions

 

  • Ted Hughes, Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association executive director, Auto Care Association senior director of community engagement

 

  • Ted Ings, founder of Ted Ings’ Fixed Ops Roundtable

 

  • David Jett, Stephens Inc. senior vice president

 

  • Tom Kline, founder of Better Vantage Point

 

  • Bob Kron, The Rydell Company president and chief operating officer

 

  • Shawn Leibold, Reynolds and Reynolds director of industry relations

 

  • Shannon Robertson, Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals executive vice president

 

The event also includes a fireside chat with Thomas Doll, former president and CEO of Subaru of America.

“Our goal is to facilitate knowledge exchange, foster new relationships and bring leaders who are shaping the future of automotive and mobility to campus,” said Elgie Bright, chairman of Northwood’s automotive marketing and management degree program.

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