Reynolds Names Speakers for Amplify Event
The keynoters will explore challenges that are reshaping the industry, speaking on how dealerships can adapt, innovate and thrive in a rapidly changing atmosphere.
Reynolds President and acting CEO Chris Walsh says the speaker lineup is 'perfectly aligned to provide dealers with invaluable insight.'
Reynolds & Reynolds
Reynolds and Reynolds announced its keynote speaker lineup for the company’s annual Retail Summit: Amplify.
Event guests will experience two keynote sessions designed to dig deep into the current state of retail automotive and its future.
The afternoon keynote session will be spearheaded by several speakers with years of expertise and perspective on the rapidly evolving retail automotive landscape. The panelists are:
• Steve Greenfield, general partner of Automotive Ventures
• Jeff Swickard, dealer principal of Swickard Auto Group
• Howard Tenenbaum, president of Keyes Automotive Group
• John Keohane, vice president of Temecula Valley Buick GMC
The quartet of experts will tackle key challenges reshaping the industry and highlight opportunities for dealerships to adapt, innovate and thrive. They’ll share real-world strategies their dealerships are implementing to overcome today’s obstacles and discuss which innovations and trends have them most excited for the future.
“Amplify is about energizing the retail automotive industry and providing a reliable look at where it’s at, as well as where it’s headed,” said Reynolds President and acting CEO Chris Walsh. “These speakers are perfectly aligned to provide dealers with invaluable insight, and we couldn’t be prouder to bring them together to share their knowledge and expertise.”
In addition to the afternoon keynote, the morning session will focus on the future of Reynolds products. The Innovation Roadmap keynote will showcase what the company is doing in technology, including artificial intelligence, in both fixed and variable operations, as well as share what is to come and Reynolds' vision for AI's future.
“At Reynolds, we don’t stop pushing forward. Every day we’re focused on our customers’ success,” Walsh said. “AI is creating new opportunities across the dealership, and what matters most is applying it in ways that drive meaningful outcomes for our customers. At Amplify, attendees will see how we’re helping dealerships use innovation to work smarter, serve their customers better, and build long-term success.”
Reynolds Retail Summit: Amplify 2026 is scheduled for Aug. 10 and Aug. 11 at the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad, Calif. You can lean more about the event and register here.
More Industry
Service on Wheels
More auto dealerships are offering mobile servicing for today’s convenience-minded consumers to boost business and stand out from competition, though it may not fit every store.
Read More →
Luxury Auto Group Sells San Diego Stores
A major U.S. luxury automotive group, O’Gara Coach, sold its rooftops in La Jolla, a coastal neighborhood in San Diego, Calif.
Read More →
Parts Delivery Takes Flight
A Detroit auto group has launched an autonomous parts-delivery program using drone technology, thanks to a grant from Michigan’s Advanced Air Mobility Activation Fund.
Read More →
Recalled Vehicles Hit 5-Year High
Though the number of events has fallen so far this year, impacted units are up significantly. Meanwhile, regulators consider consumer notification changes.
Read More →
NY Advances Charging Infrastructure
Public EV charging in New York is getting a boost with a new program designed to help public entities cut purchase and installation costs of Level 2 charging stations.
Read More →
China as Pacesetter
Automotive leaders huddled on where North America stands in the global picture and how it can strengthen its position against the Asian juggernaut’s surging industry.
Read More →
Find Efficiency in Fixed Ops
A new report shows how service departments can maximize their profitability through efficiency, productivity and the right tools in technicians' hands.
Read More →
Closing the Seat Gap
Mass-market brand vehicle seats are outpacing luxury versions when it comes to customer satisfaction, according JD Power research.
Read More →
Auto Industry Execs Talk Trade, Tariffs
Participants in a U.S.-Canada discussion tallied the costs and compiled a list of remedies, including preservation of the North American trade agreement that the U.S. recently declined to renew.
Read More →
Structure Leads to Optimized Auto Listings
As the average car-buying journey has shifted to a blend of digital and retail, a dealership’s vehicle listings must be optimized to answer shoppers’ questions clearly and accurately.
Read More →