The Warranty Group’s John Luckett Appointed to 2014 Agent Summit Advisory Board
Chicago, Ill. – The Warranty Group Inc.'s John Luckett joined the Agent Summit Conference Advisory Board. Luckett is senior vice president of sales and marketing for Resource Agent Group, a division of The Warranty Group that offers a broad menu of products and services to agents and their dealers, including the First Extended program.
“John is known for his broad perspective and unique insight into the automotive industry. We’re proud to have him represent The Warranty Group on this important advisory board,” said Charlie Robinson, president, The Warranty Group’s North America automotive segment. “This appointment further reinforces our company’s commitment to leadership and expertise in the auto industry during the past 50 years.”
The Agent Summit focuses on educating automotive general agents on the latest training techniques, trends and challenges to help them better serve their dealer clients. The Agent Summit Advisory Board’s primary responsibility is to help build a conference agenda to address key issues impacting general agents and their customers.
Luckett joined the company in 1999 as a regional sales manager, and quickly moved up the ranks holding a series of positions including divisional vice president and agent distribution vice president. His first-hand experience combined with his ability to pinpoint customer needs brings real-life experience to the Advisory Board.
“I am really excited about the experience and talent that John brings to the advisory board,” said Randy Crisorio, Agent Summit Advisory Board chair. “He’s a heavy hitter in the industry and I expect he will deliver many innovative ideas.”
Agent Summit 2014 is scheduled for March 10-12, 2014, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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