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Friday, July 18 |
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| 7:00 - 8:00 am |
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Breakfast on Your Own |
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| 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
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Registration Open |
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| 8:00 am - Noon |
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Decorator Setup |
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Booth Set-up begins |
| 9:00 AM |
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Convention Welcome |
Phil Riffel, FADRA President |
Opening comments |
| 9:05 - 10:05 am |
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Keynote Address |
Tom Andrade, Everett's Auto Parts |
A third-generation auto recycler, Tom will provide a historical overview of Everett’s Auto Parts. It details the growth from a small full-service yard into a multifaceted hybrid facility. He will outline the multigenerational growth and key factors to achieve your vision.
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| 10:10 - 10:30 am |
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Gold Vendor Spotlight Sessions 6 @ 3 minutes each. |
Gold Sponsor reps to speak |
$5,000 and over Gold Sponsors will have the opportunity to take the podium and give a 3-minute introduction of themselves, product / company |
| 10:35 - 11:20 am |
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Do's and Don'ts of Running a Successful Salvage Yard |
Rob Rainwater, Profit Team |
Running a successful salvage yard requires more than just collecting used auto parts—it’s about efficiency, compliance, and maximizing profitability. In this session, we’ll break down the essential dos and don’ts of operating a salvage yard, covering key areas such as inventory management, customer relations, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, streamline processes, and create a business model that drives sustainable growth. Whether you're a seasoned yard owner or just getting started, this session will provide actionable insights to help you run a more efficient and profitable operation. |
| 11:20 am - 12:15 pm |
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Keeping You Out of the Slammer - HR Relations |
Craig Gleerup, LKQ Corporation |
With HR responsibility for more than 3200 employees, Craig has seen it all when it comes to hiring, firing, and complicated employee situations. With humor and real-life examples, he will detail some of the important ways you can set standards and expectations for employees and protect yourself before things get legal. |
| 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm |
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Lunch on Your Own |
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| 12:15 - 5:00 pm |
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Vendor Set-up |
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| 1:20 - 2:05 pm |
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Ask the Experts Panel |
Tom Andrade, Everett's; Chris Sauls, GreenStar; Terry Thompson, Ole South; Shan Lathem, Cocoa Auto Salvage. Moderator: Mike Kunkel, ProfitTeam |
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| 2:10 - 3:10 pm |
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Using Social Media to Attract and Maintain Customers |
Heather Sauls & Dakota Todd, Green Star |
How to use various social media pages to boost your customer base and maintain them as valued customers. |
| 3:20 - 4:35 pm |
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Material Harvesting & Scrap Sales - Taking a Deep Dive |
Tom Andrade, Everett's Auto Parts |
This session will highlight just how deep into a vehicle you can harvest valuable materials and scrap. Tom will provide information on processes, equipment, and vendors when harvesting and capitalizing on scrap by products. |
| 4:40 - 5:45 PM |
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Building a Strong Operational Foundation: Essential Insights for Success |
Mike Kunkel, ProfitTeam |
The auto recycling industry is exiting a boom period, Mike believes. A solid foundation to lead to stabilization to protect sales and profits is essential. What should be looked at daily, weekly, monthly? Which KPIs are driver oriented to get you the results you desire? |
| 6:00 - 8:30 pm |
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Exhibit Hall Grand Opening |
Wine or Whiskey Tasting in Golden Sponsor booths |
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| 8:30 - 11:00 pm |
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FADRA Hospitality - Poolside |
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Open To All - Complimentary Beer served, live music. e. |
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Saturday, July 19 |
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| 7:00 - 7:45 pm |
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Prayer Breakfast |
Mike French, CARVA |
Everyone is invited so tjoin Mike for early-morning devotion. He will start with some scripture and a very short story/illustration and then we pray “popcorn style,” where everyone takes turns as they are led. |
| 7:45 am - 5:00 pm |
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Registration Open |
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| 7:50 - 8:50 am |
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General Membership Meeting |
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Let's catch up on association business and hear from FADRA & ARA's Presidents. We will also announce the 2025 Scholarship recipients and install new officers for 2025-26. All members are welcome. |
| 9:00 - 9:50 am |
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Surviving an EPA Stormwater Site Visit |
Tom Andrade, Everett's Auto Parts |
Stormwater compliance may seem like old news, but an inspection can happen at any time and can be painful if you are not well prepared. "We have been through this and I believe it would be beneficial information," Tom said. |
| 10:00 - 10:50 am |
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Making Sales Great Again |
Rob Rainwater/Mike Kunkel Profit Team |
The sale of recycled parts by product line has evolved significantly, with trading networks more abundant than ever. This session will explore the various product types—stock, brokered, warranty, core, and freight—while uncovering strategies to expand product offerings, grow customer bases, and ultimately achieve the highly sought-after "Golden Ticket" for success.
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| 10:50 am - 1:00 pm |
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Brunch with Exhibitors |
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| 1:00 - 2:00 pm |
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Ask the Experts Sales Panel |
Danielle Aungst, LKQ; Adam Cody, Cocoa Auto Salvage; John Kraus, Green Star. Moderator: Mike Kunkel |
Hear from people in the trenches about their approaches to parts sales and management. |
| 2:00 - 2:50 pm |
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An Assembly for Disassembly: Production Strategies |
Miranda Wroten, AESOP Auto Parts |
"Dismantle" is a simple word but has many layers in our industry. What is the best way to dismantle a vehicle based on your facility? Utilizing factors such as the dismantle shop, warehouse space, yard acreage, and layout, we will discuss how to tailor a safe and efficient dismantle process to best suit varying circumstances. |
| 3:00 - 4:00 pm |
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The Interplay of Buying, Inventory, and Pricing: Does Lower Price Drive Demand? |
Mike Kunkel, ProfitTeam |
This session explores the intricate relationship between purchasing, inventory management, and pricing strategies. We’ll examine whether lower prices always lead to higher demand, how demand is created, and why long-term alignment among these factors is essential for sustained success. |
| 4:00 - 4:10 pm |
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Refreshment Break |
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| 4:15 - 5:00 pm |
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Sales Trivia Competition |
Tony Quarno, Host and JC Cahill, VINMatchPRO |
Test your parts and automotive trivia knowledge or just come to watch the fun in this lively gathering of members. |
| 6:00 - 7:00 pm |
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Recyclers Cross Dock Reception |
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| 7:00 - 10:30 pm |
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Don't Stop Believin' 50th Anniversary Party |
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Dinner, Last Member Standing, and Live Auction. Majesty of Rock to perform a concert of classic rock favorites by Journey and Styx. |
