Alan Brown

​Partnering General Manager – Galleria Chevrolet

Alan Brown is the Partnering General Manager at Galleria Chevrolet in Dallas, Texas, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience in the automotive industry. A people first leader, Alan is known for creating world class cultures within the demanding automotive sales environment while driving strong, sustainable business performance.

He has a proven track record of transforming dealership operations, successfully turning around performance through positive leadership, strategic execution, and a focus on both people and profitability. Alan previously served as Chairman of the Volkswagen National Dealer Advisory Council, where he contributed to shaping dealer strategy and strengthening manufacturer relationships at a national level.

He recognizes the critical importance of day-to-day social media presence, actively supporting the growth of digital platforms to enhance brand visibility, customer engagement, and dealership success.

Alan is passionate about building positive, profitable businesses by investing in people, fostering strong cultures, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Josh Sack

founder of Sackman Consulting and director of the CRM Done Better program

Joshua Sack began his automotive career in 1998 with the Bernardi Auto Group, where he quickly transitioned from sales into building and scaling one of the group’s first Business Development Centers. He later led the development of a 14-person internet sales department at  the Bernardi auto groups number one in the region store, Acura of Boston, creating a fully integrated, beginning-to-end  Internet, Sales operation.

Joshua expanded his expertise on the vendor side with ResponseLogix and Digital Air Strike, gaining deep insight into first quality response lead management, social media, and reputation strategy. He then spent eight years in various roles at Strolid BDC, helping dealerships improve performance through technology development and management, process improvement, and team development.

Today, as the founder of Sackman Consulting and director of the CRM Done Better program at Carbiz Done Better, Joshua helps dealerships maximize the use of their existing tools, strengthen accountability of their sales teams, and uncover missed opportunities. His passion is and has always been helping dealers run more effectively and create a create a better experience for their teams and their customers.

Cristina Priamo

VP, Paid Search – Green Line Digital

Cristina brings over 15 years of experience in paid search and performance marketing, spanning global agencies and in-house roles across the automotive and enterprise sectors. She leads the overall paid search strategy for Green Line’s clients while providing direction to the broader Paid Search team. Throughout her career, Cristina has worked with preferred partner programs for Subaru and Volkswagen, as well as with Tier 3 dealerships and brands such as Starbucks, The Economist, and LVMH. She holds a BA in English from Iona University and is based in New York.

Mike Berg

enterprise software, and digital marketing

With 23 years’ experience at the intersection of automotive technology, enterprise software, and digital marketing, Mike Berg brings a rare depth of perspective to every client engagement. Having worked across the full spectrum of the industry,  from single-point dealerships to large publicly traded dealer groups, Mike understands the challenges his clients face because he’s lived them firsthand. His expertise delivering SaaS, PaaS, IoT, and digital marketing solutions gives him a unique ability to meet clients where they are and guide them toward where they need to be.

Dave Foy

Founder Fixed Ops Mastermind

Dave Foy is the Founder of Fixed Ops Mastermind, specializing in the transformative power of AI within fixed operations. Drawing from a decades-long background, Dave is dedicated to helping fixed ops harness cutting-edge technologies to drive efficiency and growth. Leaving the industry better than he found it is his mission.

Mark Baruth

CEO & co-founder – COOPABLE

Mark Baruth is the CEO and co-founder of COOPABLE, a Lexington, Kentucky-based company dedicated to helping automotive dealerships maximize their manufacturer co-op advertising funds through streamlined processes and smarter compliance.

With more than 15 years in the automotive industry, Mark has held key leadership roles including Vice President of Affiliate Partnerships at ZeroSum, Director of Automotive Development at McClatchy, Director of Partner Development at Vendasta, and sales coaching positions at Cox Automotive and automotiveMastermind .

A prolific automotive voice, Mark has written and published more than 300 articles under the pseudonym “Bark M.” for leading outlets including The Truth About Cars, Road & Track, and Jalopnik. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University, an avid racer, and a proud father of two.

Under his leadership, COOPABLE simplifies the complex world of co-op claims, turning a common dealership frustration into a powerful revenue driver.

In his straightforward 15-minute talk “Not Everything is COOPABLE” Mark Baruth, CEO of COOPABLE, warns dealers that many vendors overstate co-op eligibility for their products and services — often with dangerous consequences.

Baruth exposes misleading claims like “100% co-op covered” or “fully reimbursable” that frequently collapse during submission. When dealers rely on these pitches, they risk overspending their own money on non-reimbursable items and misallocating limited co-op funds toward campaigns that ultimately get rejected.

Using real claim examples, he shows how these mistakes lead to lost reimbursements, forfeited dollars, compliance headaches, and marketing budgets that don’t perform as expected.

Kaylin Holbrook

Social Media and Community Manager – Galleria Chevrolet

Kaylin Holbrook is a Social Media and Community Manager at Galleria Chevrolet, bringing over five years of experience in the automotive industry. She specializes in building and scaling social media platforms, fostering a positive workplace culture, and creating meaningful connections within both her team and the broader community.

Kaylin has led high-impact digital initiatives that generated over half a billion views across four social media platforms at her previous dealership, all while strengthening team engagement and community relationships. Known for her creative and engaging video content, she consistently delivers strategies that drive visibility and authentic connection.

She is passionate about consistency, growth, and developing platforms that extend beyond social media. Empowering employees, strengthening culture, and deepening community ties.

Tom Kline

Founder and Lead Consultant at Better Vantage Point, LLC

Tom Kline isn’t just a third-generation “car guy”—he’s the guy dealers call when things go sideways. With over 35 years of in-the-trenches dealership experience, Tom is the Founder and Lead Consultant of Better Vantage Point, LLC, a specialized risk and compliance firm that helps dealers protect their profits, reputations, and personal assets. Whether it’s a regulatory nightmare, a customer dispute, or a class-action brewing under the surface, Tom delivers proactive, plainspoken strategies that solve problems before they erupt. His expertise has been sought after by some of the industry’s most recognizable names—including Lithia and Rick Hendrick Automotive—as an expert witness in high-stakes litigation. He’s been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Automotive News, and dozens of industry media outlets, and his book, Tuck The Octopus: A Better Vantage Point for Dealership Risk and Compliance, is not only reshaping how dealers think—it’s now used as a textbook at Northwood University. 

Tom works with both private and publicly held dealerships nationwide. He’s a trusted speaker for 20 Groups, national conferences, and OEM programs, and is a frequent podcast guest for leaders who want to learn how to stay out of trouble—and keep it that way.