Thanks for attending the spring 2022 CVB Summit

Futurish of Commercial

While nobody has a crystal ball to know what next month, next quarter or next year will bring, it's still important to prepare. And this means being educated about trends shaping the commercial vehicle space - learning the "new dance moves" that will propel your business forward and position you for success. Join us May 10-11 as our panelists and presenters discuss the steps you should consider as you prepare for tomorrow and beyond.

Commercial Connection

08:00AM–08:30PM PDT | 1:1 networking


Opening Welcome

08:30AM–08:35AM PDT


Keynote CV Market Outlook

08:35AM–09:15AM PDT

Kathryn_Schifferle
Kathryn Schifferle

Chief Vision Officer, Work Truck Solutions

Andrew_Wrobel
Andrew Wrobel

Director, Commercial Vehicle, Fleet Research and Advisory Practice, Escalent


Key Themes and Technologies Shaping the Future of Commercial Truck Retail

09:15AM–10:15AM PDT | Fireside Chat

Jim_Press
Jim Press

Former COO, Toyota N.A. Co-President/Vice-Chair, Chrysler,
Senior Advisor, Work Truck Solutions

Mandar_Dighe
Mandar D. Dighe

Global Sales/Marketing and Business Development Executive, Knapheide

Dave_Herring
Dave Herring

SVP of Sales, Western Region, Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc.

Debbie_Shust
Debbie Shust

Vice President, Medium Duty Truck Business, Navistar Inc.


How to Think of the Future of CVs

10:20AM–10:50AM PDT | Presentation

Gregory_Skinner
Gregory Skinner

Vice President, Strategic Insights and Commercial Vehicle & Fleet Expert, Escalent


Illuminating Options: The CV Future

10:50AM–11:50AM PDT | Moderated Panel

Lauren_Fletcher
Lauren Fletcher (Moderator)

Executive Editor, Fleet, Trucking & Transportation, Bobit

Michele_Pierog
Michele Pierog
Chief Strategy Officer, ParkMyFleet 

Ann Brodette

Ann Brodette
SVP of Sales, Eastern Region, Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc.

Dania Rich-Spencer

Dania Rich-Spencer
VP Automotive & Mobility, Escalent


Commercial Connection

11:55AM–12:10PM PDT | 1:1 networking


Futurish

12:10PM–12:40PM PDT | Keynote

Tony Rimas
Tony Rimas

Venture Partner, Autotech Ventures


Mapping the Future of Commercial Vehicle Insights

12:40PM–01:00PM PDT | Exploring Data Options with Escalent

Kathryn_Schifferle
Kathryn Schifferle

Chief Vision Officer, Work Truck Solutions

John Bankes
John Bankes
Vice President, Commercial Vehicle & Fleet Advisory Solutions, Escalent


Ford's Futurish

01:00PM–01:30PM PDT | Keynote

Karen AG Krodel
Karen AG Krodel

Commercial Business Manager, Ford Pro Commercial Vehicles


Closing Remarks

01:30PM–01:35PM PDT


Commercial Connection

01:35PM–01:45PM PDT

Commercial Connection

08:00AM–08:30AM PDT | 1:1 networking


Opening Welcome

08:30AM–08:35AM PDT


Investing in the CV Future

08:35AM–09:05AM PDT

Daryl Adams
Daryl Adams

President and CEO, Shyft Group


Graduating from Dealership Service Departments to Commercial Truck MRO’s

09:05AM–10:05AM PDT | Fireside Chat

Jim_Press
Jim Press

Former COO, Toyota N.A. Co-President/Vice-Chair, Chrysler, Senior Advisor, Work Truck Solutions

Dan_Bryan
Dan Bryan

General Manager, Ricart to Business

Mark_Williams
Mark Williams

Fleet / Commercial Director, Rick Hendrick City Chevrolet

Norm Gilbert
Norm Gilbert

Commercial Manager, Autonation Memphis

Scot Wingo
Scot Wingo
CEO and Co-Founder, Spiffy


CV's EV Futurish

10:10AM–11:10AM PDT | Moderated Panel

Gregory_Skinner
Gregory Skinner

Vice President, Strategic Insights and Commercial Vehicle & Fleet Expert, Escalent

Gary Schmidt
Gary Schmidt

SVP Sales & Marketing, Motiv

Todd Mouw
Todd Mouw

EVP of Sales & Marketing, Roush Clean Tech

Sara Montalat Verdú
Sara Montalat Verdú
Director of Program Management, Xos

Omar B Sandlin II
Omar B Sandlin II
Sr Vice President Sales & Business Development, Cenntro Automotive


Mapping the Future of Commercial Vehicle Insights

11:10AM–11:30AM PDT | Exploring Data Options with Escalent

John Bankes
John Bankes

Vice President, Commercial Vehicle & Fleet Advisory Solutions, Escalent

Kathryn_Schifferle
Kathryn Schifferle

Chief Vision Officer, Work Truck Solutions


Commercial Connection

11:30AM–11:45AM PDT | 1:1 networking


The Future of CV Design

11:45AM–12:05PM PDT | Keynote

Mark Hope
Mark Hope

COO & GM, EAVX


Online CV Buying in the Future

12:10PM–01:10PM PDT | Moderated Panel

Aaron_Johnson
Aaron Johnson (Moderator)
Chief Executive Officer, Work Truck Solutions

Dr. Germana Paterlini
Dr. Germana Paterlini

COO/Co-Founder, Certusoft

Tucker Erickson
Tucker Erickson

Managing Director, Holman Risk Partners

Jameel Ghata
Jameel Ghata

Chief Strategy Officer, PAVE

Jameel Ghata
Eric Foster

Head of Marketing, Taycor Financial


The Future of Automotive Commercial

01:10PM–01:40PM PDT | Closing Speakers

Steve_Greenfield
Steve Greenfield

Founder & CEO, Automotive Ventures

Kathryn_Schifferle
Kathryn Schifferle

Chief Vision Officer, Work Truck Solutions


Closing Remarks

01:40PM–01:45PM PDT