LAS VEGAS – Organizers of Agent Summit 2026 announced that Rob Mancuso – president of Mancuso Automotive – will present a Keynote, ‘Managing the Mayhem’, at the event, taking place April 13–15 at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas.

Today’s auto retail environment is defined by volatility, consolidation and rising regulatory pressure. Drawing on a career as a dealer, consultant, and industry commentator, Mancuso explains why automotive general agents are essential to dealership profitability, stability and consumer protection. This keynote focuses on how agents create lasting value by moving beyond transactions to become trusted advisors in an increasingly complex ecosystem.

“Independent agents have never been more essential to every dealer's growth and acquisition strategy,” said Mancuso, “They deserve to be part of the inner circle.”

Rob Mancuso is president of Mancuso Automotive and has a degree in psychology from Princeton University. He is a former Honda, Chevrolet, Cadillac, McLaren and Lotus dealer, an industry spokesperson, and co-host of “The RPM Club,” a weekly radio show that celebrates America’s love of cars. Mancuso is a Lifetime Achievement Award winner from the Center for International Retail Automotive Sales, author of “Assuming the Position,” a survival guide for family dealerships, and a general partner of Lake Forest Motorsports, a private collection management and services dealership in Chicago.

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