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Study Group: Tire Experts: Automotive Industry Consultants(?)

Council Members in this Study Group: 118

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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Leading Experts in this Study Group

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Kevin Boyle
Consultant
Boyle Consulting

Kevin Boyle is an Independent Consultant, providing consulting with more than 30 years of management experience in petrochemicals, plastics, and Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs). Mr. Boyle focuses on olefins and aromatics which include: ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene and xylene; and their derivatives,...

Jack Sayer
Managing Partner
Sayer Partners LLC

Jack Sayer is the Managing Partner of Sayer Partners, an automotive consulting firm focused on dealership development and staff management in dealerships, where he has been working since 2002. Mr. Sayer has automotive dealership management experience including dealership evaluation, development, and...

Wolfgang Rohroff, Consultant, Rohroff Car ConsultWolfgang Rohroff
Consultant
Rohroff Car Consult

Wolfgang Rohroff serves as an Independent consultant. Mr. Rohroff consults on any aspects concerning OEM as well as tiered suppliers and the automotive landscape in general. He consults on M&A activities. He has extensive experience working with financial institutions, banks as well as automotive clients...

Steve Boutwell, District Manager, Pomp's Tire Service, Inc.Steve Boutwell
District Manager
Pomp's Tire Service, Inc.

Steve Boutwell is currently a District Manager at Pomp's Tire Service in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he has worked since 1988. Pomp’s is a tire retailer and auto service provider in about 67 service centers, and is one of the three largest independent commercial tire dealers in the US. Mr. Boutwell...

Terry Hebron, President, Heavy Truck And Equipment Wholesalers.comTerry Hebron
President
Heavy Truck And Equipment Wholesalers.com

Terry Hebron is the President of Heavy Truck And Equipment Wholesalers.com, a firm specializing in buying and selling of trucks and trailers. Mr. Hebron has more than 35 years of experience in the trucking industry. He also has experience in buying and selling of trucks through websites. Mr. Hebron...

Brian Sexton, Independent Retail Consultant , Brian Sexton Brian Sexton
Independent Retail Consultant
Brian Sexton

Brian Sexton is currently an Independent Retail Consultant specializing in the automotive aftermarket sales and service of used vehicles, tires, parts and accessories. His services include operational efficiencies, organizational development, merchandise planning, marketing support, new store development...

James "Jim" Rippy, Senior VP of Manufacturing, Continental Tire North America IncJames "Jim" Rippy
FormerSenior VP of Manufacturing
Continental Tire North America Inc

James Rippy was the Senior Vice President of Manufacturing at Continental Tires, a tier 1 automotive supplier where he worked from January 1974 to April 2000. Mr. Rippy was responsible for the manufacturing, original equipment business, quality, operations, and research development divisions in the...

Arlen Swenson
General Manager
Bobcat Enterprises, Inc.

Arlen Swenson is a General Manager at Bobcat Enterprises. Bobcat Enterprises is within the top six Bobcat dealer groups worldwide and is consistently noted for superior dealer performance. Mr. Swenson is a seasoned professional in the Industrial Equipment market. He has served as Manager of Rental...

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GLG NewsSMAnalyses by this Study Group's Experts(?)

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Move Over General Motors, Toyota Is Having Problems Also | 07-17-2008
Analysis of: GM Plans $10 Billion In Cuts to Bolster Cash | online.wsj.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

On the heels of Gm's plan to cut $10 billion in costs over the next 18 months, there are reports that Japanese auto giant, Toyota, has problems also.

Higher food prices here to stay | 07-15-2008
Analysis of: Higher food prices are here to stay | www.guardian.co.uk
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

Forget the political aspects of potential food shortages brought upon by Bio fuel cropping. They do play a part in what is happening and in particular in the USA. However consider this when looking for reasons for such a drastic shift in cropping, Net farm income has been less than booming for the last...

OK, G.M. & Ford Aren't Going Bankrupt....Has Anyone Considered a Merger? | 07-14-2008
Analysis of: G.M. Chief Dismisses Crisis Talk As Inaccurate | www.nytimes.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

How desperate are U.S. automakers getting? Burning cash, cutting production, trimming white collar jobs, unloading some brands, others on shaky ground. Believe it or not, there have even been rumors of a merger between GM & Ford.

What Do Car Dealers Think About What's Happening In Today's Auto Market? | 07-09-2008
Analysis of: GM's Maximum Bob: Don't tell me how to make an E-car | latimesblogs.latimes.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

With a depressed car market of "perfect storm" proportions dominating the headlines everyday, what do the people in the trenches have to say about what is happening?

What Are The Greater Implications of Ford's Sale of Jaguar & Land Rover to Tata Motors? | 07-07-2008
Analysis of: Ford Is Set To Cut Jobs At Truck Plant | online.wsj.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

With total losses exceeding $15 billion in just the past two years alone, Ford was clearly desperate. It had no choice. It needed cash, and fast. 

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Most Common Company Types:

  • After Market Retailer
  • Consulting Firm
  • After Market Service Centers
  • After Market Parts Distributor
  • Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
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  • After Market Parts Manufacturer

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