Mentoring Program Participants

Mentoring Program Participants
Mentor Contact Information
Linda Bartman
Global Chief Marketing Officer
CDK Global
Hoffman Estates, IL
[email protected]
Linda Bartman serves as Global Chief Marketing Officer of CDK
Global (formerly ADP Dealer Services). With more than $2 billion
in revenue, CDK Global is the largest global provider of integrated
information technology and digital marketing solutions to the
automotive retail industry. As the global CMO, Linda also drives
the strategic positioning, packaging, and commercialization of
CDK solutions, partnering with product development to bring
applications to market that drive results for CDK’s dealer and
manufacturer clients.
Celeste D. Briggs
Director, Women’s Retail Network
General Motors Company
Detroit, MI
[email protected]
313.667.9691
As one of the founding members of the GM Women’s Retail
Network (WRN), Celeste D. Briggs has been at the forefront of
increasing the female presence in the automotive industry by
attracting women into the GM retail organization and making the
dealership environment attractive to female customers and
employees. During her 30-year distinguished career in the
automotive industry, Celeste has served in sales, service, network
planning and distribution positions throughout the country.
Jennifer Briggs
E-Commerce Director
Feldman Automotive
New Hudson, MI
[email protected]
517.366.0219
A certified business intelligence designer, accidental “Car Guy”
Jennifer Briggs has used statistics and data to build the digital
presence and sales penetration of Feldman Automotive, an
eight-store group in suburban Detroit. Taking the group from a
12% Internet Sales Penetration to a 28% Internet Sales Penetration – Jennifer nearly doubled the group’s unit volume in two years.
Her work at Feldman Automotive and never ending drive to get to
the next level earned Jennifer a spot on this year’s Automotive
News “40 Under 40” Retail list.
Candice Crane
Principal Consultant
Crane Automotive Resources
Candice Crane has 15 years of sales and
operations experience in a variety of markets. As
the Organizational Development Director of a
large automotive group in the Midwest, Candice designed and led
a transformational change that improved the customer experience
and reduced employee turnover by replacing the F&I silo with
cross-functionally trained recent college graduates. She created a
Management Training Program and defined a career path for future
leaders and high volume sales people. She completed her
Undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and
holds a Masters in Organizational Development.
Lisa Copeland
Automotive Industry Trailblazer
Cars Her Way
Cedar Park, TX
[email protected] • 512.944.5472
www.LisaCopelandInc.com
twitter.com/LisaCCopeland
Lisa Copeland is a leader in the automotive industry, distinguished
by Automotive News in 2015 as one of the Top 100 Leading
Women in the North American Auto Industry. As the founder of
BuyingCarsHerWay.com, Lisa offers inside information to the
female consumer in an effort to empower women as consumers.
Molly Curry
Digital Solutions Manager
CDK Global
Fort Lauderdale, FL
[email protected]
954.729.3184
Having spent nearly four decades in automotive retail marketing,
Molly Curry’s specialty is digital marketing. Molly has worked at
several corporations including AutoTrader.com, Comcast Emerging
Media and has been with CDK Global (formerly Cobalt) for the last
seven years. Primarily a field worker with in-store experiences, she
creates go-to-market strategies that drive results for car dealers.
Emily Davis
Regional Sales Manager
Cars.com
Birmingham, AL
[email protected]
205.777.9507
Emily Davis serves as a Regional Sales Manager at Cars.com, a
leading online automotive marketplace. In her role, she hires and
builds teams who educate customers about the automotive
landscape, digital marketing strategies and dealership best
practices. Emily manages seven digital automotive reps in
Alabama and Tennessee.
Jody Devere
CEO
Askpatty.com
Palm Desert, CA
[email protected]
805-208-1008
Jody DeVere is an internationally recognized speaker, trainer and
spokesperson for the automotive industry on the women’s market.
As CEO of AskPatty.com, Jody provides education to female
consumers and an interactive online Certified Female Friendly®
certification training program for automotive retailers on how to
attract, sell, retain and market to women.
Tony Dupaquier
Director
The Academy @ Service Group
Austin, TX
[email protected]
512.542.1669
As Director of The Academy @ Service Group, Tony is responsible
for the content and direction of all Sales, Sales Management, F&I,
Hybrid, Phone/BDC and Internet training. Considered the industry’s
most forward thinking F&I and sales developer, Tony is a featured
columnist in Automotive News, F&I Showroom, Auto Dealer
Monthly, and CBT Magazines.
Anne Fleming
President & Car Buying Advocate
Women-Drivers.com
Wexford, PA
[email protected]
888.862.2106
Anne Fleming is committed to car dealers putting forth the best
experience possible for women buyers. Anne developed Women-Drivers.com for car dealers to publically showcase their trust
and transparency, resulting in greater sales from women buyers.
The company has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, ABC
News, USA Today, Working Mother, Smart Money, and other
national media. Anne also writes for industry-leading publications,
including Car Biz Today, Digital Dealer, Service Drive Magazine and
Auto Remarketing.
Kathy Gilbert
Director, Sales & Business Development,
CDK Global
Hoffman Estates, IL
[email protected]
847.485.4390
Kathy Gilbert is the Director of Sales and Business Development
for CDK Global (formerly ADP Dealer Services). She holds
management responsibility for the CDK Minority and Women
Dealer Businesses, which include 1,500 minority clients across the
United States with roughly $60M in revenue. With over 20 years of
experience at CDK, Kathy has held positions in Product Marketing,
Field Sales, Sales Operations & Support and Competitive
Intelligence. She is an advocate for all clients — especially our
minority and women dealers.
Bobbie Herron
Digital Director
Garber
[email protected]
Bobbie Herron’s love for this industry began when she was hired as
an “assistant” to the Variable/Fixed Operations Departments at a
Ford store in a small town. Throughout her career, she has been a
Finance Manager, a GSM and is now a Digital Sales and Marketing
Director for a 16 franchise group. In 2014, she was named a “40
Under 40” by Automotive News.
Julie Kimes
General Sales Manager,
O’Daniel Automart/Mazda
[email protected]
Julie Kimes, General Sales Manager at O’Daniel Automart/Mazda,
proves that it really is possible to have it all. An inspiration to other
women in the workforce, she brings 23 plus years of experience
at O’Daniel and an entire family history tied to the auto industry.
Julie’s hard work has clearly paid off: In 2009 she was asked to
be the GSM for O’Daniel Automart/Mazda after successfully
managing a satellite store. When Julie took over the operations,
she not only gained market share but also almost doubled the
sales volume!
Maria Tobia
Retail Recruiting & Retention Manager
300 Chestnut Ridge Road
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
[email protected]
201.693.6504
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Eve Knudtsen
Dealer Principal
Knudtsen Chevrolet Co.
Post Falls, ID
[email protected]
(877) 270-3220
Eve has an Associate of Arts degree in Automotive Marketing and a
Bachelors of Business Administration from Northwood University.
She completed the National Dealers Association Dealer Candidate
Academy and will receive a Master Degree of Organizational
Leadership from Gonzaga University in spring of 2016.
In 2006, Eve recieved Time Magazine’s Quality Dealer of the Year
for Idaho.
Mish Kumar-Misir
Director, Strategic Planning & Initiatives
CDK Global/Digital Motorworks, Inc.
Austin, TX
[email protected]
512.692-1019
Mish Kumar-Misir is the Director of Strategic Planning and Initiatives
at CDK Global / Digital Motorworks, Inc and has worked in the
automotive industry for the past nine years. Prior to joining DMI,
Mish spent 15 years working for various technology companies
that served clients across many industries and business areas
such as manufacturing, Internet marketing, computer hardware
and data integration. She looks forward to connecting and sharing
ideas with other women in the WIA program.
Craig Lockerd
CEO
Automax
Mays Landing, NJ
[email protected]
609.547.1152
Craig Lockerd is a 43-year veteran of the automotive industry with extensive dealership experience. Craig started
AutoMax Recruiting over 17 years ago and has held nearly 14,000
recruiting campaigns in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Craig
has been honored to speak at many industry conferences, sharing
his expertise on how to recruit, train and retain top talent with
dealers and managers.
Jessica Mauro
Cars.com
Chicago, IL
[email protected]
Cheryl Munce
Chief Executive Consultant
Oakville, ON
[email protected]
905.330.0994
Cheryl Munce is a frequent industry speaker featuring topics such
as: Blurring the Lines between Wholesale & Retail; Online Sales
Success Strategies for Car Dealers; and Women in Automotive Secrets to Success. With nearly 35 years of experience in the
automotive industry, Cheryl has held several senior leadership roles
including President of ADESA's North American salvage operations
and Vice-President and General Manager of digital and auction
operations at Manheim in Canada.
Kelly Ross
Chief Financial Officer
Morgan Auto Group
Lutz, FL
[email protected]
813.317.4564
In 1985, Kelly Ross began her career in the auto industry as the
nighttime receptionist of a Maryland dealership. Within months,
she was training sales departments with a nationally recognized
automotive consulting corporation. Kelly became Chief Financial
Officer for Morgan Auto Group in 2009 and has been an integral
part of its growth to 13 dealerships, a construction company, and
an IT company, just to name a few. Not only is Kelly one of the few
females in a traditionally male dominated industry, she is also able
to maintain the necessary balance between professionalism and
kindness which makes her an invaluable, well-liked, and respected
member of the team.
Lynn Wilhelm
CEO
LW Associates
Lynn Wilhelm has over 25 years of experience in nonprofit
management, marketing, public relations, event management,
and community relations. She currently serves as the President
of the Women’s Automotive Association International, advancing
and honoring women in the auto industry and raising funds
through national events for scholarships for women seeking
careers in automotive.
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