YANG Virtual Experience Speakers Announced

Oct. 20, 2020

The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) has announced a full lineup of speakers and panel discussions ahead of its first-ever virtual experience event.

Oct. 20, 2020—The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), an under-40 community of the Auto Care Association, has announced its full lineup of speakers and panel discussions ahead of its first-ever YANG Virtual Experience event, which is set to take place next Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to a press release.

The half-day virtual event, according to the release, provides industry-focused programming opportunities to enhance leadership skills, knowledge of the industry, and capabilities for attendees to earn .4 CEU credits.

Speakers and topics at the event will include:

  • A keynote presentation on “How to Say Anything to Anyone: Setting Expectations for Powerful Working Relationships,” by Shari Harley from Candid Culture
  • An overview of 2020’s top takeaways with Mike Chung, director, market intelligence, Auto Care Association and Tom Tucker, senior director, state affairs, Auto Care Association
  • A fireside-style chat featuring Chase Baxley, The Parts House, and Eric Lough, PartsTech Inc., exploring their leadership journeys and reflecting on what they’ve learned
  • An industry expert-based panel featuring Jamie Carlson, Ervine's Auto Repair & Grand Rapids Hybrid; Laura Soave, Icahn Automotive Group; and JC Washbish, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc., as they discuss on the challenges and opportunities for 2021
  • Profiles in Leadership: Roger McCollum, chairman and CEO, N.A. Williams Company

Click here to view the full list of speakers and to register for the event.

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