Harkins to Return as Agent Summit Emcee
LAS VEGAS — Robert Harkins will serve as master of ceremonies for the upcoming Agent Summit, organizers announced. The event will be held May 21–24, 2017, at Paris Las Vegas.
“I look forward to once again joining agents from around the country at this very special event,” said Harkins, who serves as vice president of training for American Guardian Warranty Services (AGWS). “Agent Summit is a true meeting of the minds, and I am honored to be part of it.”
This year’s agenda will include sessions dedicated to agency development, F&I training, management and leadership, technology and more, as well as the Reinsurance Symposium and, for the first time, the opportunity to earn Automotive Compliance Specialist certification from Automotive Compliance Education (ACE).
“Bob Harkins has been with us as our event has grown and diversified, he loves the audience, and the audience loves him,” said David Gesualdo, show chair and publisher of Agent Entrepreneur and F&I and Showroom. “I can’t wait to see him kick off the festivities in Las Vegas.”
Registration for Agent Summit is open at the event’s website. Attendees who register by April 21 will enjoy a $100 discount. To discuss sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, contact David Gesualdo at 727-947-4027 or via email.
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