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Due to drastic changes in the automotive industry by the Biden Administration, the conversation regarding compliance, ethics, & dealership best practices is no longer just a conversation. It's here to stay. Non compliant auto dealers now have targets on their backs. Sales force, sales management, and F&I management must protect their Dealer. Here is how...


Bob Harkins
Compliance & Ethics Training

Compliance & Ethics Training

Robert A. Harkins

 

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Mr. Harkins’ background includes Consumer Finance, Sales, Finance and Insurance Management and Senior Vice President - Compliance/Dealer Relations for an international provider of financial services to the automotive industry.

Designs and presents finance and insurance, compliance and ethics seminars and workshops:

  • NADA Dealer Candidate Academy - 20 Groups
  •  NCM Associates, Inc. - 20 Group Consultant
  •  Manufacturers’ Dealer Development Programs
  •  Northwood University - Board of Advisors, Texas Campus
  •  Northwood University - Adjunct Professor
  •  State Dealer Associations
  •  Automotive Satellite Television Network - Primedia Workplace Learning
  •  Federation of Automobile Dealer Associations of Canada
  •  American Truck Dealers - Division of NADA
  •  University of North Texas - Speaker, Business Administration
  •  AFIP - Endorsed Webinars and Workshops
  • F&I Industry Summit/Agent Summit Emcee - 2009 through 2020
  •  F&I and Showroom Magazine - Member/Editorial Advisory Board
  •  Compliance Summit - Master of Ceremonies - 2015 through 2020
  •  RVDA Convention - 2015 F&I Workshop
  •  RVDA Convention - 2016 Compliance and Ethics Workshop
  • AGWSU F&I Insights Webinar Host – 2019 through 2021

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

October, 2010 to April, 2015 - AFG Training Academy, Vice President, Director of Training

January, 2009 to September, 2010 - RAH Consulting, Compliance and Ethics/Risk Management Industry Consultant

January, 2005 to December, 2008 - Resource Automotive, Senior Vice President, Compliance/Dealer Relations

January, 1992 to December, 2004 - EFG Companies, Director of Training