Harkins Tapped as Agent Summit Emcee
LAS VEGAS — Organizers of Agent Summit V have announced that Robert Harkins, vice president and director of training for AFG Training Academy, has agreed to serve as master of ceremonies. The event will be held March 2–4, 2015, at the Venetian Palazzo Las Vegas.
“I’m very pleased to once again serve as your master of ceremonies for Agent Summit 2015!” Harkins said. “Our main focus is to provide a forum for general agents to convene, share ideas, make new friends and — best of all — meet with our industry’s top trainers, sales instructors and quality product providers.”
Harkins is a familiar face to Agent Summit attendees, having emceed last year’s conference and served in a similar capacity at several industry events, including the annual Industry Summit and P&A Leadership Summit.
“Bob brings an unparalleled degree of professionalism and class to every stage he graces,” said David Gesualdo, show chair and publisher of Agent Entrepreneur and F&I and Showroom. “We are lucky to have him back.”
For more information about Agent Summit or to register, visit AgentSummit.com. For sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, contact Eric Gesualdo via email or call 727-612-8826.
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