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12th Vehicle Finance Conference & ExpositionFebruary 6-8, 2008 |
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008 |
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Noon - 7:00 p.m. |
AFSA Registration Desk | |||
Noon - 2:30 p.m |
Vehicle Finance Division Advisory Board Meeting/Luncheon (by invitation) Top Business Drivers, Strategic Responses, and Technology Initiatives in Consumer Lending for 2008 Heading into 2008, consumer lenders need a new road map for success to deal with the credit reformation that is under way. During this presentation on the future of the consumer lending, TowerGroup will outline the top business drivers, strategic responses, and technology initiatives that lenders should understand and address to survive and thrive in tumultuous times. Speaker: Bobbie Britting Senior Analyst, Consumer Lending TowerGroup Automotive Finance Industry Trends This session will focus on providing national key automotive finance trends. Particular attention will be spent looking at the subprime automotive market, attrition and vehicle sales by credit score. Trend points may include: distribution of share, credit scores, loan burdens, delinquency, interest rates, and loan terms. Staying current with the latest automotive trends will help lenders develop and manage competitive lending programs. " Speaker: Melinda Zabritski Director, Automotive Credit Experian Automotive |
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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Pre-Conference Roundtable Beyond Commoditization: Strategies for Differentiation and Building a Competitive Advantage This interactive session will focus on how auto financing sources can grow (or, more likely) maintain profit during these difficult times with a close examination of the opportunities and challenges in trying to build a competitive advantage and establish a position of differentiation. Sponsored by ExpressLink Complimentary to registered attendees. Advance registration required. Facilitators: Marguerite Watanabe Principal Connections Insights George Halloran Principal, Omnibus Panelists: Maureen E. Clinesmith Senior Manager, Business Development Daimler Financial Services David L. Jones Vice President, Consumer Credit, Operations Support & Plans GMAC Financial Services Tim Martin Executive Vice President, Consumer Direct Business HSBC Auto Finance |
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5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Welcome Reception with Exhibitors
Sponsored by Balboa Insurance Group Entertainment sponsored by Bank of America |
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7:30 p.m. |
Free Evening for Entertainment | |||
7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Vehicle Finance Advisory Board Reception and Dinner (by invitation) TWO Restaurant, 22 Hawthorne Street (2 blocks from hotel) Reception sponsored by Fidelity National Information Services Dinner sponsored by eOriginal, Inc. |
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2008 |
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7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
AFSA Registration Desk | |||
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast with Exhibitors Sponsored by Hudson Cook LLP/Counselor Library |
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8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
Opening General Session
Sponsored by Fidelity National Information Services Welcome by AFSA Vehicle Finance Division Chairman Donald S. Gottwald Executive Vice President HSBC Auto Finance Update on AFSA Vehicle Finance Initiatives and AWARE® Christopher A. Stinebert President & CEO American Financial Services Association CEO Panel: Managing Profitable Growth A distinguished panel of top leaders from the vehicle finance industry will share their insights and answer important questions about the current vehicle financing environment. Moderator: Dennis McCuistion Host and Producer McCuistion Program PBS Television http://www.mccuistion.com/About.htm Panelists: Michael E. Bannister Chairman and CEO Ford Motor Credit Company Executive Vice President Ford Motor Company Daniel Berce President & CEO AmeriCredit Corp. George E. Borst President & CEO Toyota Financial Services Stephen E. Smith Senior Vice President, Financial Services American Honda Finance Corp. Marc Sheinbaum CEO Chase Auto Finance |
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10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors Sponsored by Experian Automotive |
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10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m |
General Session: "Straight Talk with Dealers" Sponsored by ACS Led by Dennis McCuistion, NADA leadership will discuss the current state of financing for both new and pre-owned vehicles and how the changing marketplace impacts the relationship between dealers and finance companies. Panelists: John P. McEleney NADA Industry Relations Chair and President McEleney Autocenter Clinton, IOWA Bruce Goetsch Director, F&I Administration Lithia Motors Medford, Oregon Annette Sykora NADA Vice Chair and Dealer Principal Smith Ford Mercury Slaton, Texas David W. Westcott NADA Regulatory Affairs Committee Chair and President Westcott Buick, Pontiac, Isuzu, GMC Burlington, North Carolina |
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Noon - 1:00 p.m. |
Luncheon with Exhibitors Sponsored by Toyota Financial Services |
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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
General Session What's Driving Auto Finance Funding? Sponsored by Equifax A panel of present-day experts from rating agencies, auto finance contract originators, investors and servicers will discuss the effects of both environmental and competitive forces on the ABS, whole loan and other funding instruments. Moderator: George Halloran Auto Finance Consultant BenchMark Consulting International, LLC Panelists: Kenneth Clark Senior Vice President Bank of America - Dealer Financial Services Robert McDonald Fixed Income, Currency & Commodoties Goldman, Sachs & Co. Amy S. Martin Director, Structured Finance Ratings Standard & Poor's Corporation Paul Tsang Senior Vice President Wells Fargo Auto Finance |
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2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Issues Roundtables - Group One Registration discounts for multiple attendees from the same company. |
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Creating and Maintaining Higher Performance Relationships with Customers and Dealers Sponsored by PDP Moderator: Marguerite Y. Watanabe Principal Connections Insights Panelists: Dan DeChristopher Vice President, Sales and Marketing BMW Financial Services Mike McConnell Vice President, Sales and Marketing Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation Brad Noel Senior Vice President, National Sales Manager, U.S. and Canada Wells Fargo Auto Finance Rachel Richards Vice President, Retail Strategy and Process Management Sonic Automotive Bob Williams President NADA 24 |
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Best Practices for Driving Improved Servicing and Collections
Sponsored by Locator Technologies Moderator: Richard Apicella Auto Finance Practice Executive BenchMark Consulting International Panelists: Thomas A. Weslocky, Jr Vice President Capital One Auto Finance, Inc. Edward J. Brown, Jr. Executive Vice President CenterOne Financial Services, LLC Brad Neigel Senior Consultant, Manager BenchMark Consulting International |
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Powering Through the Roadblocks: Legal Issues and Compliance Challenges Sponsored by Hudson Cook, LLP/CounselorLibrary Moderator: Mark J. Kenney, Esq. Managing Director Severson & Werson Panelists: Michael A. Benoit Partner Hudson Cook, LLP Paul Metrey Director, Regulatory Affairs National Automobile Dealer Association James M. Swartz Counsel Ford Motor Credit Company |
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3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors Sponsored by RouteOne |
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4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. |
Issues Roundtables - Group Two | |||
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The Future Auto Financing Landscape Accelerating or Slowing? Sponsored by ADP Dealer Services As we focus on the current challenges facing the auto and auto finance marketplace, it is important to explore what lies ahead to help us make the right decisions today and be better prepared for the future. Auto financing executives will share their thoughts on such issues as dealer reserve, credit union market share, extended financing terms, the fate of ILCs, consumer education and more. Moderator: Paul Rindone Vice President ADP Dealer Services Panelists: Brent Burns President World Omni Jim Moynes Vice President, Global Strategic Planning Ford Motor Credit Company Kim Pulliam Chief Marketing Officer Citi Financial Auto | |||
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Using Innovative Strategies & Technologies to Fuel Growth
Sponsored by Nomis Solutions Auto finance companies are doing a good job investing in the ability to gain efficiencies in their operations, but executives and shareholders are now interested in fueling growth. How can auto finance companies find opportunities for growth and capitalize on them? What are the ways in which they can better respond to changes in the market? How can they better cater to their dealers and customers needs? Can they profitably differentiate themselves from the competition? Moderator: Gregory Arroyo Executive Editor F&I Management & Technology Magazine Panelists: Donna V. Cheesebrough VP & CIO NAO GMAC Financial Services Preston Miller Co-Chief Operating Officer AmeriCredit Corp. Shaun Coyne Chief Information Officer Toyota Financial Services Frank Rohde Chief Marketing Officer Nomis Solutions | |||
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Emerging Issues at the State and Federal Level
Sponsored by TransUnion Moderator: Danielle Fagre Arlowe Senior Vice President, State Government Affairs American Financial Services Association Speakers: Bill Himpler Executive Vice President, Federal Government Affairs American Financial Services Association Beverly DeVine Executive Vice President FDI Collateral Management |
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6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Reception with Exhibitors Sponsored by TransUnion Free Evening For Dinners And Entertaining |
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2008 | ||||
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
VIP Breakfast with The Honorable John William
Snow (by invitation) Sponsored by Nomis Solutions |
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7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. |
Breakfast with Exhibitors (last chance to visit with exhibitors) |
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9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m |
General Session Headlines of the Issues Roundtables Donald S. Gottwald Chairman, AFSA Vehicle Finance Division Presiding: Preston Miller Chair-Elect, AFSA Vehicle Finance Division and Co-Chief Operating Officer, AmeriCredit Corp. Remarks by AFSA Chairman of the Board Andrew Morrison Executive Vice President Brundage Management/Sun Loan Company Introduction: Frank Rohde Vice President Nomis Solutions Keynote Address  The Honorable John William SnowChairman Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. and Former Secretary of the Treasury (2003 -2006) Sponsored by 
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10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
Refreshment Break Sponsored by GOLDPoint Systems |
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10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
CLOSING GENERAL SESSION
The Economics and Politics of the Credit Crisis Sponsored by Locator Technologies  Stephen Moore Economics Writer Wall Street Journal |
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2008 |
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