Cherokee Media Group has launched a new awards program recognizing executives at the peak of auto industry leadership.

Industry Elite: The C-Suite spotlights the most influential, inspiring and innovative executives in the retail, remarketing and finance segments of automotive.

The inaugural honorees will be recognized in the May edition of Auto Remarketing and at the Used Car Industry Summit, which runs April 13-15 at the InterContinental Miami.

Auto Remarketing Podcast interviews with each of the honorees are now available and can be found below:

Industry Elite: Mike Clark Jr. of C&C Cars | Auto Remarketing

Industry Elite: Grace Huang of Cox Automotive | Auto Remarketing

Industry Elite: Sean Morgan of Westlake Financial | Auto Remarketing

Industry Elite: Tony Rimas of XPEL | Auto Remarketing

Industry Elite: Chuck Tapp of America’s Group | Auto Remarketing

Industry Elite honoree Mike Thomas of Resolvion on building his career — literally | Auto Remarketing

Industry Elite honoree Jennifer Turnage on why accurate financial information can make or break any business | Auto Remarketing

Industry Elite honoree Kelly Wyatt on 25-year career with GM Financial | Auto Remarketing

The honorees were nominated by their peers and selected by the Cherokee Media Group team.  They include leaders from financial institutions, dealerships, remarketing/auction companies, automotive service providers and beyond. These leading executives will be spotlighted during a recognition brunch on April 15 at UCS. Learn more and register here:

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