Council Members in this Study Group: 78
This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as automotive manufacturing and dealerships, after market distribution, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, convenience stores, supermarkets, packaged goods manufacturing, department stores and discounters, jewelry and cosmetics, hotels and resorts, restaurants, casinos, and the travel industry, among others.
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Partner and Chief Executive Officer
Luna & Goodman Advisors ![]()
Elias Luna is Partner & CEO of Luna & Goodman, where he advises international financial institutions (Private Equity, Funds, Capital and Risk, Distressed Management, Investment Banks) and has independently advised the Board of Directors at Daimler AG, formerly DaimlerChrysler until the US Chryslerarm...
Douglas HallPrincipal
RTF, LLC ![]()
Douglas Hall is the sole proprietor of RTF, LLC, where he provides consulting, market research, and training services to the automotive industry. Previously, he was the Vice President of Lear Corporation's General Motors Division from 2003 until January 2006. Mr. Hall was responsible for all profit/loss...
Jack SayerManaging Partner
Sayer Partners LLC ![]()
Jack Sayer is the Managing Partner of Sayer Partners, an automotive consultancy with auto dealer and investment clients in the NYC Metro, Chicago and Southern California areas focused on development and management processes for the retail and wholesale auto sectors since 2002. The firm provides analysis...
Jay ThompsonPresident and General Manager
Transportation Business Associates ![]()
Jay Thompson is the President & General Manager at Transportation Business Associates; a firm providing planning, marketing, energy, carbon reduction, M&A / BK and investment consulting services to financiers; investors; top-name shippers; trucking companies; Intermodal; bus; industry suppliers; and...
Vice President Maintenance and Purchasing
Frederick Thompson Company ![]()
James Cade is the Vice President of Maintenance and Purchasing of Fredrick-Thompson. Mr. Cade is responsible for managing the vehicle assets of the company and purchasing, maintaining, and disposing of used equipment. He is also responsible for fuel management for the company. Mr. Cade has over 27years...
Senior Vice President
Southland International Trucks Ltd ![]()
Ronald Stephenson is the Senior Vice President of Southland International Trucks. Previously, Mr. Stephenson was a Key Market Manager at International Truck and Engine (subsidiary of Navistar) General Sales Manager for multiple site Peterbilt dealerships and Vice President of Cummins Engine Co. distributorship....
Independent Consultant
Nigel Robley & Associates ![]()
Nigel Robley is an Independent Consultant majoring in the Automotive and Chinese business sectors. After retiring from Ford Motor Company (including a four year assignment in China) he worked as a Senior Consultant at Changan Automobile Group China, for one year. At Changan Automobile Group, Mr. Robley...
James "Mike" LaisureBoard Member
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION ![]()
Mike Laisure is the CEO of Fluid Routing Solutions, where he has served since June 2007. Fluid Routing Solutions is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive supplier that designs and manufactures fluid and fuel handling systems. The company was formerly known as Mark IV Industries, recently acquired by an affiliate...
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Class 8 Truck Prebuy Is Coming To An End - 2010 Skepticism Here!
November 6, 2009
Jay Thompson, President and General Manager, Transportation Business Associates
Class 8 Orders See Sharp Rise From September | www.truckinginfo.com
FTR Associates President Eric Starks shows North America Class 8 October order numbers at 21,792 trucks. This is a rate more triple than we were seeing February through July of this year - ranging 6,000-8,000 per month and double the August and September numbers. My friend Eric knows the numbers better...
GMAC Has Profitable Auto Operations In Q3; Floorplan Loans Crucial Going Forward
November 6, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
GMAC Loss Slims On Revenue Jump | online.wsj.com
After several quarters of losses, GMAC's automotive finance and dealer-related insurance businesses were profitable in the third quarter.
Auto Sales Getting Closer To The "New Normal?"
November 4, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Ford, GM U.S. Sales Rose in October, Chrysler's Fell 30% | online.wsj.com
With the exception of Chrysler, most major automakers saw improved U.S. sales in October. Hopefully, these results suggest the beginning of a return to what most analysts predict will be a "new normal" SAAR of 13 million vehicles.
Transports Telling Different Story Than 3.6% GDP Blip!
November 2, 2009
Jay Thompson, President and General Manager, Transportation Business Associates
Why the Lagging Transports Are Worrying | www.minyanville.com
Some stock technicians who compare numbers from the past to today are throwing more red flags regarding the recent quarters’ very positive numbers because the transports are not showing it. Transports are a good leading indicator in real time when real tonnage grows or shrinks. Shipper planning leads...
October Auto Sales: GM Expected To Hit Highest Its Market Share For 2009
October 29, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
GM To Draw Down More U.S. Funds | www.facebook.com
October car sales are expected to come in at the highest level of the year except for the summer's "Cash For Clunkers" program.
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Class 8 Trucking Experts | 132 |
| Heavy Duty Truck Experts: Consultants and Industry Specialists | 117 |
| TL and LTL Services Experts | 379 |
| Truck Leasing Experts | 74 |
| Experts in the Automotive Council | 3410 |
| Automotive OEMs Experts | 83 |
November 11, 2009 | Hong Kong
Seminar: Chinese Automotive Industry (Hong Kong)Leading Experts in Heavy Duty Truck Components Manufacturing Experts have not participated in any GLG webcasts.