Charlie Robinson to Keynote F&I Think Tank at Dealer Summit
TAMPA, Fla. — Organizers of Dealer Summit announced that Charlie Robinson, president and COO of the Resource Automotive division at The Warranty Group, will deliver the keynote address for F&I Think Tank, a preshow event that will take place on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel.
“Charlie is the only guy I know who has held executive-level positions with a major retailer and with one of the top F&I product providers in the country,” said David Gesualdo, show chair and publisher of Auto Dealer Today and F&I and Showroom. “His presence at F&I Think Tank is a vote of confidence in our event, and I expect the dealers and dealership managers present to pay very close attention.”
During his 32-year tenure, Robinson has led the company’s U.S. auto business to a leadership position in the industry. He is a highly sought-after speaker and a trusted source for a number of industry publications, including ADT and F&I. Robinson’s address highlights an all-day schedule that includes eight sessions led by some of the nation’s top F&I producers and experts.
"I am honored to be the F&I Think Tank keynote speaker at Dealer Summit," Robinson said. "This is a great opportunity for dealer principals and F&I professionals alike to learn from the industry’s leading F&I producers."
Dealer Summit attendees are welcome to attend F&I Think Tank for no additional charge. Registration is now open at the event’s website. Dealers who register by April 1 will enjoy a $100 early-bird discount.
For information about exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, contact David Gesualdo via email or at 727-947-4027.
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