2019 YANG Leadership Conference

5/10/2019 - 5/11/2019 • Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, FL
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Schedule

  • 10 May
  • 11 May

Welcome & Opening Remarks

01:00 PM 01:15 PM

State of the Industry

01:15 PM 01:30 PM

Bill  Hanvey

Profiles in Leadership

01:30 PM 02:15 PM

Mark  Finestone

A Scrappy Look at the Future of Digital Marketing

02:15 PM 03:15 PM

Nick Westergaard

Networking Break

03:15 PM 03:30 PM

Do a Day- Work Life Balance of a Young Professional

03:30 PM 04:30 PM

Bryan  Falchuk

Five for Five: Five 5-Minute Presentations by YANG Members

04:30 PM 05:15 PM

ACPAC sponsored Networking Reception

05:15 PM 06:00 PM

Transportation to Dinner

06:15 PM 07:00 PM

YANG Leadership Conference Dinner

07:00 PM 09:00 PM

Networking Breakfast

07:00 AM 08:00 AM

Opening Remarks

08:00 AM 08:10 AM

Think Like a Lawyer, Only Don’t

08:10 AM 08:45 AM

Todd  Allen

A Year in Aftermarket News with Babcox Media

08:45 AM 09:15 AM

Jim  Merle

Scott  Shriber

Profiles in Leadership

09:15 AM 10:00 AM

Jeff  Koviak

Networking Break

10:00 AM 10:15 AM

Workshop: Leveraging Soft Skills for Success

10:15 AM 11:30 AM

Stacy  Nadeau

Closing Remarks

11:30 AM 11:45 AM

Speakers

Bryan Falchuk
Best-Selling Author, Speaker & Life Coach
Stacy Nadeau
Professional Speaker & Coach
Bill Hanvey
President & CEO
Auto Care Association
Mark Finestone
Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Marketing and Supply Chain
AutoZone, Inc.
Todd Allen
Partner
Lindsay & Allen, PLLC
Jim Merle
Group Publisher
Babcox Media
Scott Shriber
Group Publisher
Babcox Media
Jeff Koviak
Vice President & General Manager, North American Aftermarket
Tenneco, Inc.
Nick Westergaard
Chief Strategist
Brand Driven Digital
YANG

Bryan Falchuk

Best-Selling Author, Speaker & Life Coach
Bryan Falchuk is a best-selling author, speaker and life coach. He has faced major adversities and learned how to overcome and achieve. From obesity to running marathons, from career struggles to success as a C-level executive, from watching illness threaten his family to finding lasting health, he has been through many lessons he used to develop his unique approach to inspiring others to succeed.

Bryan's work has been featured in several top publications like Inc. Magazine, Business Insider, CBC Life, The LA Times, Chicago Tribune and more. He has spoken at multiple TEDx events, and has been a featured guest on over 100 podcasts and radio shows. You can learn more about Bryan and his work at bryanfalchuk.com.

10 May

Do a Day- Work Life Balance of a Young Professional

03:30 PM 04:30 PM Calusa C

Stacy Nadeau

Professional Speaker & Coach
Stacy Nadeau has committed her life and career to working with organizations, including Cisco, Lowe’s and Walgreens, that want to grow productivity by increasing overall employee self-confidence. She has taken her background in organizational psychology and created a system for all people to embrace a positive mindset and become more productive and successful. She has also appeared in a wide variety of media, including The Today Show, CNN and Oprah, and was featured in Dove brand products’ campaign to promote a positive self-image.

11 May

Workshop: Leveraging Soft Skills for Success

10:15 AM 11:30 AM Estero C

Bill Hanvey

President & CEO
Auto Care Association
William J. “Bill” Hanvey is president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, which represents the entire $381 billion independent automotive aftermarket supply chain.

Since becoming president and CEO on Dec. 1, 2015, Hanvey has structured the association under five core pillars, including the advancement of data and technology usage in the auto care industry, and the alignment of his team in order to meet both current and future needs of the Auto Care Association membership. On a daily basis, Hanvey utilizes his prior professional experience in the areas of marketing, sales, product management and pricing to prioritize evaluating the needs of an evolving industry and providing the benefits and legislative representation that members seek.

Most recently, Hanvey served as senior vice president of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), a division of the Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), beginning in 2012. At AASA, he managed their headquarters operations while advocating for North American parts manufacturers to the auto care industry, federal and state government agencies, and the business community.

Hanvey has spent his entire 30+ year career in the aftermarket. After earning his bachelor’s degree in mass communications and public relations at St. Bonaventure University, he began his career as a field sales representative with Tenneco Automotive and progressed through increasingly more responsible positions in product management and marketing within the company. He finished his career at Tenneco as the Ride Control Product Director, where he led the product and marketing teams for North America. Hanvey then became the first marketing director for FleetPride®, where he developed and executed a strategic marketing and branding plan integrating 37 separately-owned companies into what is now the nation’s largest independent heavy-duty parts distributor.

Hanvey went on to become vice president, marketing, Dorman Products, Inc., where he led initiatives to rebrand the company, and developed the OE Solutions® brand which provides the independent aftermarket solutions that were previously only available at the OE dealer. Hanvey then became vice president, sales and marketing, Schaeffler Group USA, leading the North American aftermarket team while developing and implementing a new company strategic direction, transitioning its sales and product focus from co-man to direct sales.

Hanvey served as chairman of the Auto Care Association Marketing and Communications Committee and was staff liaison for the Brake Manufacturer’s and Marketing Executive’s councils while at AASA.

Hanvey was awarded the Northwood University Educator of the Year Award in 2014, and serves on The University of The Aftermarket Foundation, The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) and The Coalition for Automotive Repair Equality (CARE) boards.

10 May

State of the Industry

01:15 PM 01:30 PM Calusa C

Mark Finestone

Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Marketing and Supply Chain
AutoZone, Inc.
Mr. Mark A. Finestone has been Executive Vice President of Merchandising, Supply Chain, & Marketing at AutoZone, Inc. since October 2015. Mr. Finestone served as Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Store Development at AutoZone, Inc since 2014. He served as Senior Vice President of Merchandising of AutoZone Inc. from 2008 to 2014. He served as Vice President - Merchandising of AutoZone Inc. from 2002 to 2008.

Prior to joining AutoZone in 2002, Mr. Finestone served for Many Department Stores for 19 years where he served a variety of leadership roles which included Divisional Vice President, Merchandising. Mr. Finestone also serves as Chairman of the Auto Care Association.

10 May

Profiles in Leadership

01:30 PM 02:15 PM Calusa C

Todd Allen

Partner
Lindsay & Allen, PLLC
Todd B. Allen is a lawyer who focuses his practice in the areas of litigation, real estate, condominium and homeowners’ association representation.

Todd represented a significant number of homeowners facing foreclosure in Collier and Lee Counties. As a result of his work, Todd has been featured in the national media with articles in Fortune Magazine, USA Today, Housing Wire, Time Magazine, and the Huffington Post, to name a few. Todd has also appeared on MSNBC and Fox News to discuss his work and the foreclosure crisis. Todd was featured in a John Oliver segment on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart called “The Forecloser“.

Todd graduated from Brigham Young University in 2006 with a degree in political science and as a member of Pi Sigma Alpha. After obtaining his law degree, Todd became a member of the Florida Bar, the Collier County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association and was admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

11 May

Think Like a Lawyer, Only Don’t

08:10 AM 08:45 AM Estero C

Jim Merle

Group Publisher
Babcox Media
Jim Merle has been with Babcox Media since 1993 and currently serves as group publisher of Brake & Front End, ImportCar, Underhood Service, Shop Owner, Servicio Automotriz and Tomorrow’s Tech. Jim is involved in the industry on a number of different levels, including currently serving as a board member of the Automotive Communications Council, and formerly serving as a member of Auto Care Association’s Marketing & Advertising Committee from 2014-2018.

To acknowledge his efforts on the industry educational front, Jim was recognized by Northwood University in November 2018, as a recipient of the Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award. He also stays up-to-date on industry issues and trends, and actively solicits feedback from readers to help tailor the content of the brands he oversees to better inform and educate the constituents they serve.

11 May

A Year in Aftermarket News with Babcox Media

08:45 AM 09:15 AM Estero C

Scott Shriber

Group Publisher
Babcox Media
Scott Shriber is a 40 plus-year veteran of the automotive industry. His 28 years with Ford Motor Co. (Dearborn, Mich.) included senior management work in the areas of customer service, field technical training, dealer profitability, fixed operations and warranty, as well as national marketing and sales experience. He has a deep understanding of both direct and indirect parts sales channels, as well as distribution through the aftermarket. During two joint venture start-ups, he gained collision, IT and medium-duty truck experience. Scott joined Babcox in 2008 as publisher of BodyShop Business. In 2010, Scott was also named publisher of Counterman magazine and the aftermarketNews properties. He is currently the Publisher of AMN, EngineBuilder, Counterman, the AAPEX show properties and Professional Carwashing and Detailing. He remains a devoted car enthusiast and continual student of the automotive industry. A 1979 graduate of Hillsdale College, Scott resides in Akron, Ohio.

11 May

A Year in Aftermarket News with Babcox Media

08:45 AM 09:15 AM Estero C

Jeff Koviak

Vice President & General Manager, North American Aftermarket
Tenneco, Inc.
Jeff Koviak, vice president and general manager, North America aftermarket, is responsible for the company's aftermarket business in North America. He is based in Monroe, Michigan, and has full responsibility for all aspects of the business including manufacturing, distribution, engineering, sales/marketing, finance, strategic planning and business development.

Prior to assuming his current role in October 2014, Koviak served five years as director of sales, North America.

Koviak originally joined Tenneco in 1992 as a territory manager for the Walker emissions control business. He subsequently owned and operated two successful emissions control service facilities in the mid-1990s before returning to Tenneco in 1997 as district sales manager. In 1998, he was named strategic account manager, overseeing the company’s relationship with Advance Auto Parts, and became director of national sales, Central Division, in 2002. He was appointed director of sales, North America, in 2009.

Koviak holds both an Associate’s degree in automotive aftermarket management and a Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University.

11 May

Profiles in Leadership

09:15 AM 10:00 AM Estero C

Nick Westergaard

Chief Strategist
Brand Driven Digital
Nick Westergaard is a strategist, speaker, author, and educator. As Chief Strategist at Brand Driven Digital, he helps build better brands at organizations of all sizes — from small businesses and Fortune 500 companies to President Obama’s Jobs Council. Nick is the author of Brand Now: How to Stand Out in a Crowded, Distracted World and Get Scrappy: Smarter Digital Marketing for Businesses Big and Small.

He is a contributor to the Harvard Business Review and host of the popular On Brand podcast. His thoughts have been featured in news sources such as US News & World Report, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Mashable, and more.

Nick is a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences and corporate events throughout the world. He teaches at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business and sits on the Professional Advisory Board for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He is also a mentor at the Iowa Startup Accelerator.

Nick lives with his wife and five kids in Coralville, Iowa.

10 May

A Scrappy Look at the Future of Digital Marketing

02:15 PM 03:15 PM Calusa C

YANG

Welcome & Opening Remarks

01:00 PM 01:15 PM Calusa C

State of the Industry

01:15 PM 01:30 PM Calusa C

Speakers

Bill Hanvey
President & CEO
Auto Care Association

Profiles in Leadership

01:30 PM 02:15 PM Calusa C

The Profiles in Leadership sessions spotlight aftermarket leaders who have not only achieved enormous success, but also give back to the industry. Hear their stories of how they got to where they are today and what made them successful. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to ask them questions and learn from their experience.  

Speakers

Mark Finestone
Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Marketing and Supply Chain
AutoZone, Inc.

A Scrappy Look at the Future of Digital Marketing

02:15 PM 03:15 PM Calusa C

To access slides: https://www.nickwestergaard.com/slides/

With over a billion users on Facebook and half of U.S. teens creating and consuming content on Snapchat, it’s safe to say that social media and new forms of content continue to dominate our marketing. As new networks emerge and existing platforms add even more features, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of these rapid shifts. This forward-looking keynote takes a look at seven digital marketing trends that need to be on your radar, what they mean, and, what kind of scrappy next steps you can take to plan the work, work the plan, and win! No matter your budget or business, learn how getting scrapy can help you put your brains before your budget and be ready for the future of digital marketing.

Speakers

Nick Westergaard
Chief Strategist
Brand Driven Digital

Networking Break

03:15 PM 03:30 PM Calusa Foyer

Do a Day- Work Life Balance of a Young Professional

03:30 PM 04:30 PM Calusa C

We all struggle with overcoming past mistakes and challenges. At the same time, we live with the stress of all that might go wrong in the future. It holds us back from achieving what we really want today, and leads to being employees of our lives rather than living them. There is a way to break this pattern and create a balanced life you can be fully-engaged in, and it’s called, "Do a Day."

In this session, best-selling author Bryan Falchuk will share the key components from his book, Do a Day, to leave you with the inspiration and actionable strategies needed to engage in your business and life with purpose and balance as you move ahead. As a result of this session you will:

  • Understand self-worth and why it is the necessary first step to face any challenge
  • Find true motivation so that you can push forward with resilience
  • Learn to build focused goals to help prioritize the most important opportunities to focus on; and
  • Learn to execute on goals with the power of our true motivation and sense of self-worth using the Do a Day framework

Speakers

Bryan Falchuk
Best-Selling Author, Speaker & Life Coach

Five for Five: Five 5-Minute Presentations by YANG Members

04:30 PM 05:15 PM Calusa C

Predict the Unpredictable - Scenario Management by Stefan Feder, Continental
The future is changing and hard to predict. A snapshot of how scenario management can help with this challenge.
Warranty Support for Installers and How it Brings Success by TJ Wittkopp, The Detroit Garage
A look at the symbiotic benefits of warranties.
Slow Down to Speed Up by Laura Wood, Interstate Batteries
What you need to know to deliver the best customer service and successfully communicate to all customers.

The Next Top Talent by Richard Brown of The Parts House
Tips to attract, engage, and retain talent in a multi-generational work-force.
What 80’s Movies Taught Me About Business by Jim Holik of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
Always carry the watermelon. Wax on, wax off. And other popcorn friendly business insights.

ACPAC sponsored Networking Reception

05:15 PM 06:00 PM Calusa Foyer

All are invited to this networking reception brought to you by ACPAC.

Transportation to Dinner

06:15 PM 07:00 PM Meet in Hotel Lobby

Due to Florida's crazy weather the boat ride is unfortunately canceled for the evening.
Instead meet your colleagues in the hotel lobby for shuttle ride to dinner.

YANG Leadership Conference Dinner

07:00 PM 09:00 PM Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille, Ft Myers Beach

Networking Breakfast

07:00 AM 08:00 AM Estero Foyer

Opening Remarks

08:00 AM 08:10 AM Estero C

Think Like a Lawyer, Only Don’t

08:10 AM 08:45 AM Estero C

Thinking like a lawyer (or any other profession) can keep you in a box. In a box you are unable to absorb new ideas and take risks. This presentation will teach you how to think in new ways to analyze opportunities so you can learn and grow.

Speakers

Todd Allen
Partner
Lindsay & Allen, PLLC

A Year in Aftermarket News with Babcox Media

08:45 AM 09:15 AM Estero C

In today’s fast-paced work environment, staying in the know about what’s happening in our industry has never been more important. Listen in as Jim Merle and Scott Shriber of Babcox Media talk about a year in aftermarket news, including the most significant news stories of the last twelve months and emerging industry trends. Walk away with new and relevant insights to consider as you move your career forward in our constantly evolving landscape.

Speakers

Jim Merle
Group Publisher
Babcox Media
Scott Shriber
Group Publisher
Babcox Media

Profiles in Leadership

09:15 AM 10:00 AM Estero C

The Profiles in Leadership sessions spotlight aftermarket leaders who have not only achieved enormous success, but also give back to the industry. Hear their stories of how they got to where they are today and what made them successful. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to ask them questions and learn from their experience.

Speakers

Jeff Koviak
Vice President & General Manager, North American Aftermarket
Tenneco, Inc.

Networking Break

10:00 AM 10:15 AM Estero Foyer

Workshop: Leveraging Soft Skills for Success

10:15 AM 11:30 AM Estero C

Well-refined soft skills can be a game changer for any professional. Effectively leveraging these skills not only enables you to work more efficiently, but also bolsters your leadership capabilities in the workplace. In this workshop, Speaker and Coach Stacy Nadeau will identify the top soft skills that are imperative to productivity and success at work. As a result, participants will:

  • Understand the key soft skills imperative to workplace success
  • Learn the ins and outs of emotional intelligence and weigh in on the age-old question: is EI a skill that can be taught? 
  • Walk away with tools to increase their adaptability, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills to be recognized as a top asset in today's workplace

Speakers

Stacy Nadeau
Professional Speaker & Coach

Closing Remarks

11:30 AM 11:45 AM Estero C