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CONVENTION - AUGUST 28th, 2025

WSIADA events bring together hundreds of the brightest independent automobile dealers with renowned speakers to accelerate business success and give back to the communities in which we live.

Sponsored by:

 CLA Connect
Manheim - Seattle
Credit Acceptance
Buckeye
New Your Life
MAG
Kenetic Advantage
Reliable Credit Association
Mountain States Dealer Services
Agora Data
Auto Manager
Auto Zone
Auto Zone
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DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

18740 International Blvd.
Seattle, WA 98188

 *WSIADA group rate is available until the designated dates or when the block is sold out, whichever comes first. Certain room types may sell out more quickly than others based on demand.

Agenda

Time

Title

8 am - 9 am

Registration and Check-in for Dealers and Vendors

9 am

WSIADA General Meeting (Ballroom 1)

10 am

Steering Success: Mastering Dealership Profitability through Strategic Operations – Joe Keadle, Kinetic Advantage (Ballroom 1)


The Road to the Sale: Saying YES to Every Customer – Larry Pappalardo, Credit Acceptance (Ballroom 2)

11 am

Audit Best Practices and What’s New – Ken Krous, Department of Revenue (Ballroom 1)


AI-Powered Retailing: Big Wins for Small Auto Dealers in the Digital Era – Zach Klempf, Automanager (Ballroom 2)

12 pm - 2 pm

Vendor Fair & Lunch (Ballroom 3)

1 pm - 1:45 pm

WSIADA Annual Membership Meeting (Ballroom 1)

2 pm

2025 AGO CP WSIADA Summer Presentation: Best Practices, Complaint Analysis, Procedures and Enforcement Priorities â€“ Marc Worthy, Office of the Attorney General Consumer Division (Ballroom 1)


From Capitol to Community: How Being Involved Drives Impact for your Dealership – Tony Sermonti, Sermonti Public Affairs (Ballroom 2)

3 pm

From Dealer to Dynasty: Smart Financial Moves for Auto Dealers â€“ Brent Wegner & Zachary Ryan, New York Life (Ballroom 1)


Dealer Discussion Panel Bill Heald, Maple Leaf Motors, Emil Scarsella, Town & Country Auto Sales, and Howie Ruddell, Ruddell Auto (Ballroom 2)

4 pm

Smart Risk Solutions for Independent Dealers - Bill Elizondo, Buckeye Risk (Ballroom 1)

5 pm - 7 pm

Reception (Ballroom 3)

Convention FAQs

Can I register at the event in person or just online?

Yes, you can register with our staff at the check-in table.

2025 Annual Convention

Member

$175

Non-Member

$250

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