General Sessions

Join NMEDA CEO Toby Cummings, CAE, and the board of directors for an engaging update on the association’s direction and progress. Discover how NMEDA is tackling today’s most pressing industry issues, advancing the goals of our new strategic plan, and charting a clear path to ensure lasting impact and relevance for our members. Get a first look at this year’s Hall of Fame inductees as we introduce the honorees who will be celebrated at the awards ceremony.

Join us for a special conversation bridging generations in the automobility industry. Seasoned pioneers and emerging leaders come together to reflect on the milestones that shaped our field and share their visions for the road ahead. Through stories, insights, and candid conversation, we’ll honor where we’ve been and look toward where we’re headed.

No organization expects a crisis, but every organization must be prepared for one.  In this engaging and thought-provoking gamechanger session, Secure Environment Consultants (SEC) President & Founder, Jason Russell, draws on his experience as a former Secret Service agent and as a national security expert, to help leaders recognize the invisible infrastructures that make organizations resilient. From workplace violence to mental health crises to operational disruptions, this session will help teams understand how preparation defines response.

Through powerful storytelling, case studies, and actionable strategies, this session empowers leaders to build a culture of readiness that protects their people, strengthens trust, and supports long-term operational stability. Participants will leave with practical steps to assess vulnerabilities, plan effectively, and train teams with purpose, turning uncertainty into confidence.

In a specialized industry like mobility and adaptive vehicle solutions, the right team makes all the difference. Join Ryan Naylor, founder of AvaHR and hiring strategist, as he shares how top-performing mobility dealers attract mission-driven talent, reduce turnover, and build high-performing teams that drive both business growth and customer impact.

Rapid changes in supply chains, tariff policy, financing dynamics, and public reimbursement are reshaping the wheelchair‑accessible vehicle market. This session brings practical, data‑driven insight from industry analyst Ian Wyatt, tailored specifically for NMEDA members who need clear, applicable guidance to navigate rising costs, payment uncertainty, and shifting demand. Ian will translate macro trends into concrete actions dealers and manufacturers can use now to protect margins, reduce inventory risk, and identify new revenue streams.