Michael Hayes
Academy Director
at NADA
Michael Hayes, Academy Director at NADA, brings over 40 years of industry leadership. A former franchised dealer recognized with the TIME Magazine Dealer of the Year Award and Chairman’s Award, he has also served in leadership roles with the Vermont state association, NADA PAC and NADA’s Board of Directors. His career includes senior positions in remarketing and EV startups, giving him unique insight into dealership growth and education.
Sessions
- NADA's Dealer Driven Podcast Live!: A Conversation with 2026 Chairman Rob Cochran
- Tuesday, February 3 • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT
- AI Disruption or AI Advantage? The Future of Dealership Ops
- Tuesday, February 3 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PT
- Crossing the Digital Chasm, Truck-Style
- Wednesday, February 4 • 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM PT
- Think Like an Investor: Used-Car Inventory Maintenance and Sourcing
- Thursday, February 5 • 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM PT