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All LAD team members are invited to attend these 4 sessions in June.

Join us as we cover the L-P-G of Leadership—Loyalty, Potential, & Growth, providing practical insights so everyone can embody ‘LPG’ and thrive in their role at LAD. Whether you’re new to leadership or continuing to grow in your role, this is a great chance to engage, learn, and Improve Constantly.

Discover How to Embody L-P-G

Learn how our core values are tied to L-P-G so you can build trust, inspire teams, and elevate customer experiences.

Learn from Leaders Who Drive Performance

Get practical insights on leading through change, motivating teams, and using performance metrics to create results that matter.


Hear Real Growth Stories

Our mission is Growth Powered by People, so let's hear from our people! Enjoy these lessons that shaped their success—so you can shape yours.

June 9
9:00AM-9:45AM PT
Introduction
General Overview
SPEAKERS:
SPEAKERS:
June 10
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Module 1
Ignite your potential
SPEAKERS:
Bryan DeBoer
SPEAKERS:
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
SPEAKERS:
June 17
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Module 5
Recon & Merchandising Excellence
SPEAKERS:
Matt Sidman, Dennis Trent, Brian Latimer
SPEAKERS:
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
SPEAKERS:
June 24
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Module 9
Performance Management
SPEAKERS:
Bret Macy, Rylan Firth, Jules Bauduc
SPEAKERS:
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
SPEAKERS:
July - September
Ignite Project
Preparation
October
Ignite Project
Presentations
November
Ignite Project
Capstone Event

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
Dan Sills
General Manager
Danny Negra
Senior Director, OEM
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

Resources & Downloads

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I join the sessions?

Links to join each call will be emailed on the day of the session.

What if I can’t attend live?

No problem! Each session will be recorded and uploaded on this page under “Resources”.

How do I add the ICS files to my calendar after I download them?
  1. Click 'Add to Calendar'. The file will appear in your downloads.
  2. For Windows users, double-click on the file to open it in Microsoft Outlook.
  3. For Mac users, right click the file and select open with Microsoft Outlook.
  4. Click import.

Travel Information

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