The Canadian Committee brings the mission of ARA to Canada. To assist, educate, and share knowledge with one another an our industry partners, so that each member may be empowered to achieve their fullest efficiency and most continued improvement attainable in the commerce of selling vehicles through the marketplace.
Co-Chairs:
Lisa Prestidge, Element Fleet
Michael Will, OPENLANE
Education Leads:
Claudio De Angelis, Foss National Leasing
Bryan McIntyre, EBlock
George Skikos, CARFAX
Membership Development Leads:
Logan Gamble, Jim Pattison Lease
Jason Mistry, EBlock
Marketing & Events Leads:
Christine Mitchell, OPENLANE
Trish Sa - CARFAX
Taylor. Bursey - Copart
Legislation, Compliance & Regulation Leads:
Peter DeVilla, IAA
Brandon McDonald, Jim Pattison Lease
Claudie Gomes, Canadian Dealer Lease Services
Blair Allison, SiriusXM
Jonathan Lemaire, SCI Lease Corp
Technology & Standards Leads
Wesley Kent, Openlane
Eric Peinhaupt, Holman
CPO Leads:
Jeanie Oats, SCI Lease Corp
Josy Aquino, Honda Financial Services
Michael Hirvi, Honda Financial Services
The Conference & Events Committee is tasked with creating the agenda, assembling the team of panelists and speakers for the agenda, and making sure to achieve the goals set by the committee.
Conference & Event Co-Chairs:
Jim Jackson, Holman
Tom Stewart, Auction Management Solutions, Inc.
Cynthia Meyer, Auction Management Solutions, Inc.
The committee works to continuously grow and evolve CAR Certification to best serve the needs of the automotive remarketing industry.
Certification Co-Chairs:
Penny Wanna, CAR, Auction Academy
Mere Rangle, CAR, Big Valley Auto Auction
Jackie Malik, CAR, Credit Acceptance
The committee focuses on bringing awareness, education and operational perspectives on the impact emerging technologies may have on the various remarketing stakeholders in the industry. Additional focus is placed on sharing changes in technologies and operating processes that occur within the NAAA auctions and other sales distribution outlets.
Industry Advancement Committee Chair:
Michele Pierog, Park My Fleet
Jeremy Louisos, Preowned Auto Logistics
EV Ready Co-Chairs:
Jeremy Louisos, Preowned Auto Logistics
Bill Corbett, Norwalk Auto Auction
Technology & AI Co-Chairs:
Jamye Carpenter, JRC Innovative Solutions
Jimmy Aramillo, AutoNation
Consignor Co-Chairs:
Paul Seger, Element Fleet
DeAnn Flora, Capital One
The Membership Engagement Committee (MEC) strengthens ARA by fostering connections, supporting education and networking, and improving accessibility, working in collaboration with its sub-committees.
Membership Engagement Co-Chairs:
Holly Vollant, CAR, Holman
Cynthia Meyer, Auction Management Solutions, Inc.
Membership Co-Chairs:
Mike McCarthy, IAA Inc.
Emma Pye, NextGear
Professional Advancement & Leadership (PAL) Sub-Committee Co-Chairs:
Katie Rushing-Polk, CAR, Amercia's Auto Auction
Scholarship Sub-Committee Co-Chair:
Awards Co-Chair:
The committee seeks to facilitate compliance by serving as an informational and advisory resource to the automotive remarketing industry, fostering a community of remarketers by engaging in the discussion of legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities that impact the automotive remarketing ecosystem.
Compliance Co-Chairs:
Keely Smith, CAR, AutoIMS
Robert M. Sullivan, ServNet Inc.
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