Emerging Leaders: Building the Next Generation of Dealership Leadership

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of KEA’s Emerging Leaders program with insights from industry leaders.

In this episode of The Three Wise Truck Guys, Keith Ely, John Whitnell, and Mark Martincic are joined by Allen Phibbs, Director of Education at KEA Advisors, along with special guests Scott Blair of Premier Truck Group and Scott Gensler of Bergey’s Truck Centers. Together, they explore the impact of KEA’s Emerging Leaders program—sharing firsthand stories of growth, challenges, and lasting takeaways from graduates. From developing confidence and cross-department collaboration to shaping future culture and leadership benches, the conversation highlights why investing in education should be the first priority, not the last cut.

People in this episode

Hosts: Keith Ely, John Whitnell, Mark Martincic

Guests: Allen Phibbs, Scott Blair, Scott Gensler

Topics covered

• Emerging Leaders
• Dealership Leadership
• Education
• Growth
• Cross-department Collaboration

Keywords

• leadership development
• education investment
• future culture

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Books & works: Emerging Leaders: Building, The Three Wise Truck Guys

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