Fortifying the Lanes: Transportation Fraud and Cybersecurity Prevention

Tuesday 11:00 AM


Moderator:

Joe Miller

Founder, Awareness to Action Coaching

Joe Miller is the Founder of Awareness to Action Coaching where he empowers our industry and the community with leadership and life coaching, workshops, event facilitation, and content for current and future leaders. After 25 years in professional services and technology, including 15 years in the heart of our industry as an executive at AutoIMS, Joe brings a unique understanding of the remarketing industry and a passion for helping leaders and organizations reach their potential. Learn more about Joe on LinkedIn or contact him at 678-464-0544 or joe@a2acoach.com. 

Panelists:

Blake Bentley

Director, Client Performance Management, Central Dispatch

As Director of Client Performance Management for Central Dispatch, Blake Bentley leads all enterprise client success initiatives, driving sales, revenue, and clientcentric strategies that elevate the marketplace experience for shippers, carriers, and partners. Blake joined Cox Automotive in 2012 and has since held multiple leadership roles across client services, sales, operations, pricing, and strategy for logistics, consistently delivering growth, operational excellence, and strategic transformation. 

Prior to his current role, he spearheaded the launch of Cox’s first logistics AI pricing model, led national operations teams through major industry disruptions, and consistently exceeded revenue and performance targets. With more than two decades of experience spanning automotive logistics, commercial sales, client success, and transportation marketplace innovation, Blake has established a reputation for building highperforming teams and driving datainformed solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Arizona State University. 

Jeremy Louisos

Senior VP, Preowned Auto Logistics

As Senior Vice President of Preowned Auto Logistics, Jeremy Louisos works closely with the rest of the senior leadership team to make the PAL vision a reality. Joining the team in 2002, Jeremy has worn nearly every hat, giving him a unique and deep understanding of the auto logistics industry.Jeremy is focused on company strategy, executive sales, technology and operational excellence. He is also the host of the PAL Podcast, and is regularly a contributor and guest on several industry publications and events.

Jeremy is an Auto Remarketing 40 Under 40, and Co-chairs the ARA Industry Advancement & EV Readiness Committees. Outside of PAL, Jeremy enjoys time with family and friends, adventuring outdoors, playing music, throwing airmails, and appreciating the many wonders of the NH seacoast.

Casey Harmon

SVP Sales and Business Development, RunBuggy

Prior to RunBuggy, Casey spent 16 years in automotive lending, beginning at Toyota Financial Services where he was National Manger of Dealer Sales and Service. He also worked for Westlake Financial as the SVP of Corporate Development. In both roles, Casey worked closely with some of the most innovative companies in automotive retail, providing financial services in brand new sales and subscription environments. Casey received his MBA from UCLA Anderson and his BA from Stanford University. He resides with his wife and children in Culver City, CA.

Navigating the Market: Economic Insights Impacting Today's Remarketing Decisions

Tuesday 2:45 PM


Moderator: Joe Miller | Founder, Awareness to Action Coaching

Panelists:

Daniel Ross

Senior Manager, Industry Insights and Residual Value Strategy, Canadian Black Book

Daniel has been a key member of the Canadian Black Book team for the past eight years. Beginning as a Residual Value Editor setting values in 2017, he has remained at the forefront of the rapidly evolving automotive landscape—leveraging hands-on experience and close collaboration with industry stakeholders and new product offerings to deliver valuable insights helping drive sales and business development initiatives now as part of the organization’s Leadership team.

Currently serving as Senior Manager, Industry Insights & Residual Value Strategy, Daniel plays an integral role in advancing Canadian Black Book’s market intelligence capabilities providing direction for financial risk mitigation, market demand, model pricing analysis, and the developing EV market. Working closely with manufacturers, banks, lenders, and captive finance companies, he interprets and communicates Canadian-specific data analytics and trends helping business partners make better informed decisions in an ever-changing market.

Melinda Zabritski

Head of Automotive Financial Insights, Experian Automotive

Melinda Zabritski is Head of Automotive Financial Insights for Experian Automotive. Throughout her career with Experian, Zabritski has overseen the product strategy for Experian Automotive’s lending channel and creation of the automotive credit vertical. After over 18 years in product management, she transitioned into sales and consulting. Zabritski also serves as Experian’s primary analyst and spokesperson regarding key automotive finance trends.

Prior to joining Experian in 2004, Zabritski spent eight years in various product management and analyst positions within the credit industry, including management and development of credit risk models and market trending tools.