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2025 LAD Operations Meeting

November 4 2025 | Medford, OR

Let’s engage, connect, and align on efforts for the year ahead. We’ll focus on 2025 wins and learning opportunities, align on 2026 priorities, and ignite the potential that drives customer loyalty and store excellence. We’re looking forward to your participation and collaboration.

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Networking

Collaborate during group sessions, breakouts, and social gatherings.

Hear from our Leaders

Reinforce our vision, strategy, and high-performance culture.

Learnings from 2025

Review focus areas and achievements.

Ignite Potential Project

Apply a single concept from Phase 1 into a 60-Day Action Plan that drives meaningful impact to your store.
July 18 - July 31
Ignite Project Prep
60-Day Action Plan Development
August 1 - September 30
Ignite Project
60-Day Action Plan Execution
October
Virtual Presentations
November
Capstone Event

Group Learning

Apply a single concept from Phase 1 into a 60-Day ActionPlan that drives meaningful impact to your store.
June 9
9:00AM-9:45AM PT
Introduction
General Overview
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June 10
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Module 1
Ignite your potential
SPEAKERS:
Bryan DeBoer
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June 11
9:00AM - 10:00AM PT
Module 2
Earning Customers for Life: How Experience Fuels Long-Term Success
SPEAKERS:
Tim Muzyka, Dan Sills
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Module 3
New Vehicle Mastery
SPEAKERS:
Erick Nunez, Juan Maldonado, Danny Negra
June 12
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Module 4
Sourcing Like a Pro / Used Vehicle Procurement - Driving Strong Used-to-New
SPEAKERS:
Tony Bernasconi, Brian Belderrain, Bryan Osterhout
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June 17
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Module 5
Recon & Merchandising Excellence
SPEAKERS:
Matt Sidman, Dennis Trent, Brian Latimer
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June 18
9:00AM - 10:00AM PT
Module 6
F&I Performance
SPEAKERS:
Mike Fealey, Ron Moore, Brittany Tramonte
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Module 7
Aftersales – Service Operations
SPEAKERS:
Ted Giovanniello, Francisco Mora, Ali Bharwani
June 19
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Module 8
Aftersales – Parts Performance
SPEAKERS:
Brian Scarbrough, Bruce Childers
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June 24
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Module 9
Performance Management
SPEAKERS:
Bret Macy, Rylan Firth, Jules Bauduc
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June 25
9:00AM - 10:00AM PT
Module 10
SG&A Management
SPEAKERS:
Renae Lewis, Boyd Westeren, Shon Maples
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Module 11
Leading Self & Others / Leadership & Personal Growth
SPEAKERS:
Mike Cavanaugh, Michael Dugan
June 26
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Module 12
Full-Circle Review
SPEAKERS:
Bryan Osterhout, Tom Naso, Shawn Kukic
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Sessions

All LAD team members are invited to join these 4 sessions. Links to join each call will be emailed on the day of the session.
Find out how Loyalty, Potential, and Growth is for every LAD team member.
Date:
June 2
Time:
9:00AM - 9:45AM PT
SPEAKERS:
Bryan DeBoer & Tina Miller
Unlock practical ways to live our values and elevate customer experiences.
Date:
June 9
Time:
10:00am-10:45am PT
SPEAKERS:
Dianna du Preez, Lisa De Vivo, Jon Gray & Katie Macaddino
Discover how leaders drive performance and bring the best out of their teams.
Date:
June 17
Time:
10:00am-10:45am PT
SPEAKERS:
Megan McDuffie, Nicole Bortolotti, Alice Cao, & Tom Dobry
Hear real growth stories from our very own LAD team members!
Date:
June 24
Time:
10:00am-10:45am PT
SPEAKERS:
Carolyn O'Hara, Tasha Stuck, Mike Cavanaugh & Kris Miller
the team

Meet the Speakers

With 12 modules, we're excited to hear from a variety of LAD's very own leaders!
Ali Bharwani
Platform Fixed Operations Manager
Boyd Westeren
Senior Director Shared Services
Bret Macy
Group Vice President
Brian Belderrain
General Manager
Brian Latimer
General Manager
Brian Scarbrough
Platform Fixed Operations Manager
Brittany Tramonte
Senior Manager, Sales F&I Operations
Bruce Childers
Senior Manager, Parts Strategy
Bryan Osterhout
Regional President
Danny Negra
Senior Director, OEM
Dan Sills
General Manager
Dennis Trent
Platform General Manager
Erick Nunez
Multi-Store General Manager
Francisco Mora
Platform Fixed Operations Manager
Juan Maldonado
Multi-Store General Manager
Jules Bauduc
Manager, Performance Management
Matt Sidman
Director, Fixed Operations
Michael Dugan
F&I New Hire Trainer
Mike Cavanaugh
Regional Vice President
Mike Fealey
Senior Director, F&I Operations
Renae Lewis
Senior Director Platform CFO
Ron Moore
Manager, Sales F&I Operations
Rylan Firth
Manager, Performance Management
Shawn Kukic
Regional President
Shon Maples
Senior Director Platform CFO
Ted Giovanniello
Director, Fixed Operations
Tim Muzyka
Platform General Manager
Tom Naso
Regional President
Tony Bernasconi
General Manager

Group Assignments

Groups will work independently, but feel free to coordinate check-ins, share resources, and problem-solve together as your projects progress.
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Resources & Downloads

Materials coming soon!

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Who do I contact if I have travel and transportation questions?

Please reach out to Alexa Young with any travel concerns.

What should I pack?

Be sure to bring a coat and prepare for light rain. 

Do I need to do anything to prepare for the meeting or sessions?

There are no reading materials or prep-work required before this event. Session topics are outlined above, discussions will surround those topics.

Do I need to do anything to prepare for the meeting or sessions?

There are no reading materials or prep-work required before this event. Session topics are outlined above, discussions will surround those topics.

Travel Information

Venue

Main Sessions: 131 Building (Across the street from Home Office)

131 N Bartlett St

Accommodations

We have a room block at the Courtyard by Marriot Medford Airport. Please use this link to book your room. Once the room block is closed, you will receive your room confirmation number based on the information you provided. 

Transportation

Some guests rent vehicles, while others choose to use ride-sharing services. Keep in mind! Medford is a smaller town so wait times might be longer than usual for ride sharing. If you wish to have your own transportation, please make reservations through Concur.

Travel Days

We recommend traveling on Monday, November 4 and Thursday, November 7. Meetings will be held November 5-6.

Airport

Fly into Rogue Valley International Airport (MFR)

Parking

For those driving in or renting cars, please use the North Riverside Parking Lot to park at the Home Office Buildings. You do not need a parking pass or City Permit to park in this area (despite what posted signs might say).

Attire

Business Casual or Smart Casual

Weather

Average daily temperatures in Medford, Oregon, for the month of November range from a low of mid-30s° F to a high of mid-50s° F (-1°C to 13 °C). Over the course of November in Medford, the chance of a day with only rain is 44%.

June 9
9:00AM-9:45AM PT
Introduction
General Overview
June 10
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Module 1
Ignite your potential
Bryan DeBoer
June 11
9:00AM - 10:00AM PT
Module 2
Earning Customers for Life: How Experience Fuels Long-Term Success
Tim Muzyka, Dan Sills
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Module 3
New Vehicle Mastery
Erick Nunez, Juan Maldonado, Danny Negra
June 12
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Module 4
Sourcing Like a Pro / Used Vehicle Procurement - Driving Strong Used-to-New
Tony Bernasconi, Brian Belderrain, Bryan Osterhout