Agent Summit Releases Advisory Board Roster
LAS VEGAS — Organizers of Agent Summit 2013, scheduled for March 4–6 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, announced the members of the conference’s advisory board.
The board, chaired by United Development Systems Inc. (UDS)’s Randy Crisorio, is tasked with setting the agenda for the industry’s only agent-facing event.
“I am pleased to announce that the Advisory Board has been solidified for the 2013 Agent Summit and those committed talents will undoubtedly drive the interest and needs of agents throughout America making this session the Best ever offered,” said Crisorio. “The experience mix of these heavy hitters represent the many facets of our industry and the majority are new to the board and expected to deliver a ton of fresh ideas. A few of the topical pieces might include getting in front of a dealer, recruitment and agency staffing, income development expertise, website marketing and turning F&I technology into cash. The board will soon get to work on building the final agenda for its exciting March debut.”
Members of the Agent Summit 2013 advisory board will include:
Randy Crisorio, President & CEO, United Development Systems and Advisory Board Chair
Tim Brugh, Executive VP, American Auto Guardian
Bob Corbin, President & CEO, Innovative Aftermarket Systems
Mike Klass, President, Associated Dealer Services
Jim Maxim Jr., President, MaximTrak
Bruce Osborne, National Sales Manager, Allstate Dealer Services
Rick Roesel, President, Agency Services Consolidated
Jay Sharpnack, National Sales Manager, CNA National Warranty
Glen Tuscan, President, Dealer Commitment Services
Matt Twyman, CEO, Ristken Software Services
Agent Summit 2013 is scheduled for March 4–6, 2013, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. For information about exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, contact David Gesualdo via email
or call (727) 947-4027.
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