A hands-on development program to grow high-performing leaders to earn loyalty, ignite potential, and drive growth.

Learning

Engage in virtual workshops led by our Operations Team focusing on loyalty, potential, and growth (LPG).

Hands-On Experience

Apply the skills and knowledge gained from AMP directly in your store

Networking

Build connections with fellow participants, operations leaders, and home office leaders.

Ignite Potential Project

Apply a single concept from Phase 1 into an Action Plan that drives meaningful impact to your store.

Timeline

July

Ignite Project Prep
Action Plan Development

Details:
Project Overview→
‍Ignite Action Plan →

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August - September

Ignite Project
Action Plan Execution

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October

Virtual Presentations

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November

Capstone Event

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Group Learning Timeline

Week 1

July

Ignite Project Prep
‍60-Day Action Plan Development

Details:
Project Overview→
‍Ignite Action Plan →

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August - September

Ignite Project
‍60-Day Action Plan Execution

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October

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November

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2026 Program

Week 1	May 4	10:00–10:45 AM PT (1:00–1:45 PM ET)	Introduction	AMP Overview	Katie Macaddino	Watch Now → Module Presentation →
	May 5	1:00–1:45 PM PT (4:00- 4:45 PM ET)	Kick Off Call	AMP Kick-Off	Bryan DeBoer	Watch Now → Module Presentation →
Week 2	May 12	10:00–11:30 AM PT (1:00–2:30 PM ET)	Module 1	Earning Customers for Life: How Experience Fuels Long-Term Success	Dan Russman, Kenan Pyeatt, John Chatzopoulos	Watch Now → Module Presentation →
	May 14	10:00–11:30 AM PT (1:00–2:30 PM ET)	Module 2	New Vehicle Mastery	Bobby Kibbler, Ric Saatzer, Moose Pohyar	Watch Now → Module Presentation →
Week 3	May 19	10:00–11:30 AM PT (1:00–2:30 PM ET)	Module 3	Sourcing Like a Pro / Used Vehicle Procurement - Driving Strong Used-to-New	JR Reifenrath, Clinton Shelton, Cliff Nauenburg	Watch Now → Module Presentation →
	May 21	10:00–11:30 AM PT (1:00–2:30 PM ET)	Module 4	Recon & Merchandising Excellence	Matt Sidman, Genaro Leyva, Randy Uyehara	Watch Now → Module Presentation →
Week 4	June 2	10:00–11:30 AM PT (1:00–2:30 PM ET)	Module 5	F&I Performance	Mike Fealey, Ron Moore, Brittany Tramonte	Watch Now → Module Presentation →
	June 4	10:00–11:30 AM PT (1:00–2:30 PM ET)	Module 6	Aftersales – Service Operations	Ali Bharwani, Scott Nugent, Darren Parke	Watch Now → Module Presentation →
Week 5	June 9	10:00–11:30 AM PT (1:00–2:30 PM ET)	Module 7	Aftersales – Parts Performance	Brian Scarbrough, Bruce Childers	Watch Now → Module Presentation →
	June 11	10:00–11:30 AM PT (1:00–2:30 PM ET)	Module 8	Performance Management	Noah Ballinger, Jules Bauduc, Bill Feinstein	Watch Now → Module Presentation →
Week 6	June 16	10:00–11:00 AM PT (1:00–2:00 PM ET)	Module 9	SG&A Management	Shon Maples, Adam Stiffler, Ryan Tuttle	Watch Now → Module Presentation →
	June 18	10:00–11:00 AM PT (1:00–2:00 PM ET)	Module 10	Leading Self & Others / Leadership & Personal Growth	Mike Dugan, Austin Saylor, Keith Deschane	Watch Now → Module Presentation →
Week 7	June 23	10:00–10:45 AM PT (1:00–1:45 PM ET)	Phase 1 Wrap Up	Full-Circle Review	Bryan Osterhout, Shawn Kukic, Mike Cavanaugh	Watch Now → Module Presentation →
	June 25	1:00–1:30 PM PT (4:00–4:30 ET)	AMP Project Kick Off	Information on the Project	Anna Brewer, Duncan Schramm	Watch Now → Module Presentation →

The AMP Team

At LAD we believe Growth is Powered by People. Meet the team inspiring growth for AMP 2026.

AMP Leadership Committee

Bryan Osterhout

Operations President

West

Shawn Kukic

Operations President

Southeast

Mike Cavanaugh

Operations President

Central & Northeast

Katie Macaddino

Senior Vice President

People & Culture

Speakers

Bryan DeBoer

CEO

Adam Stiffler

Senior Director - Platform CFO

Accounting Ops

Ali Bharwani

Platform Fixed Operations Manager

Southeast

Austin Saylor

Operations Vice President

West

Bill Feinstein

Operations Vice President

Northeast

Bobby Kibbler

Operations Vice President

Virginia & Texas

Brian Scarbrough

Platform Fixed Operations Manager

Southeast

Brittany Tramonte

Director, Retail Process & F&I Optimization

F&I Ops

Bruce Childers

Senior Manager, Parts Strategy

National

Clifford Nauenburg

General Manager

Desert 215 CJD

Clinton Shelton

Assistant General Manager

Lithia Toyota of Billings

Dan Russman

Operations Vice President

Canada & Iowa

Darren Parke

Service Manager

Desert 215 CJD

Genaro Leyva

General Manager

Jeep Only

John Chatzopoulos

Operations Vice President

Michigan & Minnesota

JR Reifenrath

General Manager

Wilde Honda & Wilde CDJR

Jules Bauduc

Performance Analyst

Performance Management

Keith Deschane

General Manager

Lithia Toyota of Billings

Kenan Pyeatt

General Manager

Abilene Toyota

Matt Sidman

Fixed Ops Director

West

Michael Dugan

F&I New Hire Trainer

F&I Ops

Mike Fealey

Senior Director

F&I Ops

Mosse Pohyar

General Manager

Lithia Hyundai of Fresno

Noah Ballinger

Performance Analyst

Performance Management

Randy Uyehara

Service Manager

DTLA Nissan & DTLA Toyota

Ric Saatzer

General Manager

Minnetonka BMW

Ron Moore

Sales-F&I Operations Manager

F&I Ops

Ryan Tuttle

General Manager

Helena Chevrolet

Scott Nugent

Regional Fixed Operations Manager

Central

Shon Maples

Senior Director - Platform CFO

Accounting Ops

AMP Program Directors

Anna Brewer

Senior Human Resources Manager

People & Culture

Duncan Schramm

Human Resources Manager

People & Culture

AMP Group Class of 2025

Resources & Downloads

Microsoft Teams Background Download →

AMP Action Plan Download →

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the AMP Module Sessions held?

All sessions are presented via MicrosoftTeams. Invites will be sent from AMP@lithia.com. Please attend from a quiet, distraction-free area to ensure full participation.

Do I need to have my camera on?

Yes, for the most engaging and interactive experience, we kindly ask that cameras remain on during sessions.

What if my computer microphone is broken?

Each Teams invite includes a dial-in number.If you call in, please do not place your phone on hold, as it plays hold music and disrupts the session.