Annual Business Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities
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Join us for this webinar hosted by the Auto Care Association Manufactures' Representatives Council.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
Join the Manufacturers’ Representatives Council for its highly anticipated annual business outlook webinar. In this engaging panel discussion, industry leaders will share their expert insights and perspectives on emerging trends, market shifts and other issues shaping the business landscape.
Discussion topics will include:
- A look at the current state of the industry and opportunities and challenges for the year ahead;
- Exploration of significant shifts in the business landscape or emerging trends, including consolidation and the role of private equity; and
- Perspectives on bringing talent into the industry and evolving training needs
Additionally, hear a government affairs update that will cover:
- An update on Right to Repair, including the REPAIR Act, and activities in Massachusetts and Maine;
- A look at how the Auto Care Association is working to address the technician gap through Workforce Development Initiatives.
- An update on how the Trump administration is approaching tariffs and trade goals from its initial days in office; and
- Insights into how the 119th Congress may approach the tax bill.
Speakers:
- Ron Aparicio, Motocar Parts of America
- Jim Dykstra, Great Water Garages
- Lisa Foshee, Auto Care Association
- Mike Mohler, The Automotive Parts Servies Group, LLC
- Moderated by Paul Kokkinos, RPS Marketing, Past Chair of Manufactures' Reps Council
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Featured Speakers:
Lisa Foshee
Jan 14, 2025, 13:31 PM
Name :
Lisa Foshee
Position :
Senior VP, Government Affairs and General Counsel
Company :
Auto Care Association
Lisa Foshee is the Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and General Counsel at Auto Care Association. In this role, she provides leadership and direction for the association's federal and state legislative and regulatory efforts. These efforts include educating legislators on issues of importance to Auto Care Association members; building grassroots support among members and consumers for the association's legislative and regulatory objectives; informing and updating members on regulatory and legislative developments important to their business; and assisting members with federal, state and local law compliance.
Lisa graduated from The University of Virginia in 1989 and UVA Law School in 1992. Prior to joining the Auto Care Association, Lisa worked at AT&T, where she represented AT&T&'s Internet of Things group (focusing on AT&T's relationships with automotive OEMs) and advised the Company on antitrust and regulatory matters. Earlier in her career, she worked in private practice as a corporate litigator for 5 years and spent a year working for the UVA Athletic Department as an academic advisor to the men's basketball team.
Lisa has lived in Atlanta, Georgia since 1993 but grew up in McLean, Virginia. She is a loyal fan of the World Champion Atlanta Braves and all things UVA sports. Outside the office, you'll find Lisa enjoying time with her family, including her husband, her two college-age children, and her two dogs. Lisa also enjoys running, tennis, pickleball and wakeboarding.
Lisa graduated from The University of Virginia in 1989 and UVA Law School in 1992. Prior to joining the Auto Care Association, Lisa worked at AT&T, where she represented AT&T&'s Internet of Things group (focusing on AT&T's relationships with automotive OEMs) and advised the Company on antitrust and regulatory matters. Earlier in her career, she worked in private practice as a corporate litigator for 5 years and spent a year working for the UVA Athletic Department as an academic advisor to the men's basketball team.
Lisa has lived in Atlanta, Georgia since 1993 but grew up in McLean, Virginia. She is a loyal fan of the World Champion Atlanta Braves and all things UVA sports. Outside the office, you'll find Lisa enjoying time with her family, including her husband, her two college-age children, and her two dogs. Lisa also enjoys running, tennis, pickleball and wakeboarding.
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