ZERORISK HR is a Dallas-based human capital consulting firm that has advised companies worldwide. Founded in 1998, ZERORISK HR is an established industry leader in providing human capital solutions for pre-employment assessment services and post-hire employee development that are comprehensive, easy to understand, and enhance an organization’s overall performance with bottom-line results. The depth of the ZERORISK HR approach begins with our objective, proprietary, value-based thinking assessment that utilizes the deductive science of axiology. This provides data for measuring an individual’s biases and clarity in his or her thinking, which in essence identifies the candidate’s emotional intelligence quotient, strengths, blind spots, and key motivators. ZERORISK HR’s comprehensive human capital and training services include: pre-employment assessment services, behavioral interview training, employee and leadership development, identifying core success competencies, improving communication, team development, and organizational development. Whether you need to improve your hiring process, reduce turnover, impact critical key performance indicators (KPIs), or improve the communication and effectiveness of a team, ZERORISK HR can be a valued business partner to help accomplish your business goals.
WalkerHughes Insurance
This WalkerHughes Insurance Team specializes in Franchised and Non-Franchised Dealership Risks, providing tailored insurance solutions for auto dealers, groups, and related businesses. With deep industry knowledge and a consultative approach, our team helps clients manage risk across inventory, operations, and liability while supporting long-term growth. WalkerHughes is known for responsive service, strong carrier relationships, and coverage designed specifically for the realities of today’s dealership operations. Our team specializes in finding gaps in your current coverage as well as gaps based on claims that have happened within the automotive industry and delivering to you the broadest offerings available in the marketplace based on your own exposures.
StrategicSource, Inc.
StrategicSource, founded by Doug Austin in 1992, is a Veteran owned company and has been named one of Minnesota’s Best Places to Work in 2023 and again in 2024, and most recently earned a spot on the prestigious Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. StrategicSource is the leading spend management company that averages 25 to 33% cost savings in over 160 categories of indirect expenses. With over 30 years of experience, StrategicSource has saved more than 1500 companies over 1 billion dollars, most of the time using existing suppliers, at better pricing. Dealerships spend about 5% of their revenue on indirect expenses, which means there is a huge opportunity for cost savings that go right to the bottom line! Bottom Line: Keep more of the money you make with StrategicSource.
Rawls Succession Planners
Rawls Succession Planners helps family-owned and multi-rooftop dealer groups strengthen leadership, retain key managers, resolve family dynamics, and build strategic growth plans that create long-term clarity, stability, and continuity. For 50+ years, we’ve supported dealers facing the toughest people-related challenges: leadership bench strength, key manager retention, culture, trust, family conflict, and next-gen readiness. These areas determine whether your operational, financial, estate, and tax strategies actually work and whether your dealership can grow confidently into the future. Dealers partner with us to: • Develop stronger leadership and reliable management continuity • Navigate family business issues and improve next-gen alignment • Build strategic growth plans that protect performance and long-term continuity If you’re focused on people, leadership, culture, family relationships, or strengthening your organization for the future, make us a priority stop at NADA. Complete the Business Growth & Continuity Scorecard on our website before the show and schedule a confidential conversation with a Certified Succession Planner.
Numa
Numa is the AI platform running customer operations inside the world’s best dealerships. One Voice AI–powered Smart Inbox. Every conversation. Every customer. Every repair order. Nothing lost. Nothing missed. Our AI Agents act like your best advisor — instantly understanding why customers call, booking appointments, sending proactive updates, and escalating problems in real time. Deeply integrated with your DMS. Trusted by 1,200 dealers and one of the fastest-growing dealership software companies in the world, including Longo Toyota, Norm Reeves, and Gold Coast Cadillac. Backed by Google, Mitsui, and Threshold Ventures. The result: +25 CSI points. +25% service revenue. See it live at Booth #3401W.
NCM Associates
NCM Associates proudly serves thousands of new and pre-owned automotive dealers, OEMs, and business operators throughout North America. From in-depth automotive management and leadership training to customized dealership consulting, we deliver the knowledge dealers need to take their operations to the next level. In addition to being the largest 20 Group provider in North America, we also offer software and web-based business management solutions to help dealers review and analyze critical financial statement data to make informed decisions for their dealership operations. | At NCM Associates (formerly Spader Business Management), our business is knowledge. We proudly serve thousands of business owners throughout the U.S. and Canada. As the largest 20 Group provider, we empower business leaders to analyze critical financial data, driving informed operational decisions. Alongside our 20 Groups, we offer extensive management and leadership training, as well as customized business consulting, giving owners and managers the tools and insights needed to enhance and grow their operations.
NADA Retirement
Dealerships using the NADA Retirement from Empower program gain access to high-quality 401(k) plans with competitive fees, a broad selection of investments, and an intuitive, technology-driven employee experience. New in 2026: Simplify and strengthen your 401(k) strategy with NADA Retirement’s Automotive Preferred PEP—powered by Empower. It’s easier than ever for dealers to offer a competitive retirement benefit while reducing administrative burden and fiduciary risk. Participating employers can (1) Save time and reduce complexity — plan administration, including testing, filings, and audits are managed by 401(k) experts, (2) Lower costs through economies of scale, (3) Shift fiduciary responsibility — Empower and other appointed professionals share or assume key fiduciary duties, helping to protect your business, and (4) Deliver a great participant experience by giving employees robust digital tools, personalized retirement planning resources, and a trusted name in financial wellness. As the second-largest retirement services provider in the U.S., Empower brings unmatched expertise, service, and innovation to help automobile dealers strengthen their employee benefits and help dealership employees build lasting financial confidence.