The Group Announces Keynote Speaker for Annual Meeting

The Group Announces Keynote Speaker for Annual Meeting

The annual meeting is scheduled for March 27-30 at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, Maryland. 

Award-winning speaker Mark Scharenbroich will be the keynote speaker at the Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) annual meeting.

Known for presentations packed with entertaining motivational stories, Scharenbroich focuses his inspirational messages on leadership, team collaboration and connecting with customers.

“Each year during our membership meeting, we try to offer something special to complement the productive business-building sessions, an inspirational takeaway to help our members in their businesses and in everyday life,” said Larry Pavey, CEO of The Group. “We are looking forward to welcoming Mark Scharenbroich to The Group conference and hearing his thought-provoking and encouraging message.”

The annual meeting is scheduled for March 27-30 at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, Maryland. 

In addition to the keynote address, the four-day conference will feature a variety of informational panels as well as one-on-one sessions held between members of The Group and supplier partners. A vendor expo and awards reception also will be held during the conference. 

This year’s meeting will mark the first time that the members of the Federated Alliance and The Pronto Network will gather in one location. Conference attendees also are invited to a special dinner at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

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