Know Before They Go: Transportation & Logistics Challenges and Trends

Wednesday 10:45 AM

This session will bring together industry transport companies to explore fraud prevention and cybersecurity, as well as related mitigation strategies. We will also discuss industry trends and pain points.   

SPONSOR: RunBuggy

Moderator:  Chad Bailey, President, Akron Auto Auction

Panelists:
Dave Sperau, Chief Revenue Officer, Autosled
Michael Scenna, VP of Sales, Preowned Auto Logistics
Lainey Sibble, Senior Director, Business Operations and Strategy, Central Dispatch
Max Graupner, VP, Cybersecurity, RunBuggy


The State of Wholesale Auto Finance

Wednesday 1:15 PM

This session will explore the state of wholesale auto finance with a diverse group of panelists representing different companies in the industry. Topics will include combatting fraud, cybersecurity, general trends, and other pain points.   

SPONSOR: NextGear

Moderator:  Chad Bailey, President, Akron Auto Auction

Panelists:
Scott Maybee, President, NextGear Capital
Will Mitchell, President, Automotive Finance Corporation (AFC)
Ryan Clark, President, Greater Rockford Auto Auction and Dealer Preferred Capital
Marty McFarland, CEO, Kinetic Advantage


2025 Remarketing Perspectives: Tackling Barriers by Employing Creative Strategies

Wednesday 2:30 PM

Hear from commercial consignors and dealers who will discuss the current state of the industry, trends, and pain points. 

SPONSOR: ACV Auctions

Moderator:  Chad Bailey, President, Akron Auto Auction

Panelists:
Stephanie Compton, Vice President of Asset Remarketing, Exeter Finance
Holly Vollant, Manager, Business Development, Holman
Jared Sowder, Wholesale Director, Chapman Automotive Group
Melanie Glaze, Fleet Remarketing Manager, U-Haul


Cybersecurity Essentials: Emerging Cybersecurity Threats and Ways to Combat Identity Theft and Digital Fraud

Thursday 9:00 AM

This session brings together members of NAAA’s Cybersecurity Task Force who will discuss emerging cybersecurity risks, share real-world stories, talk about how criminals gain access to systems, the role of AI in cybercrime, and cybersecurity resources and best practices for NAAA auctions.    

SPONSOR: RunBuggy

Moderator:  Chuck Redden, CEO, AutoTec

Panelists:

Denise Pollack, Director of Fraud Prevention, ACV
Dina Mathers, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Carvana
Leon Ravenna, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), OPENLANE
Brad Boucher, Cox Automotive