Be Inspired • Get Connected • Become a Master
September 27-29th, 2019
Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center | Pomona, CA
Jill Trotta
VP/GM, RepairPal Express, RepairPal
Jeff Thomas
Business Development Manager, PPG
Chris Chesney
Senior Director, Customer Training for Advance Auto Parts – CARQUEST Technical Institute
Tim Spurlock
President & Co-Founder, American Diesel Training Centers
Armin Price
Principal, Supplier Business Development, I-CAR
DRIVE EXPO WEST is the premier event for the independent automotive repair industry. This 3-day conference brings together shop owners just like you, plus industry leaders. Each day you will be learning from top industry experts.
The seminars will cover specific areas of interest geared toward the general repair, collision, and heavy-duty truck shop owner. You will walk away from DRIVE EXPO WEST with practical and powerful solutions that can be implemented immediately.
WORKSHOPS
Track A
• Why Your Shop Should Be Texting in 2019
• Minimizing Risks through HR Best Practices
• Dig Into Your Customer Base for Big Profits
Track B
• Get a Winning Playbook for Your Shop
• Minimizing Risks through HR Best Practices
• Energize Yourself, Energize Your Shop!
Track C
• Little Habits That Are Costing You Big Money
• Get the Right Culture for Your Shop
• Minimizing Risks through HR Best Practices
Make Your Hotel & Travel Arrangements
DRIVE EXPO Schedule
6:00 PM
Opening Night Reception
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration & Badge Pick-up
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
General Session
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Breakout Training
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
EXPO Hall Open
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Awards Banquet**
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
“Management Training” Workshop
10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
EXPO Hall Open
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Theme Night Activities*
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Management Training & Closing Session
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
EXPO Hall Open (for invited vendors only)
* Invitation only; limited to shop owners and select vendors.
Meal Included.
Schedule is subject to change.