Speakers

Our instructors are current rental dealers, loaded with state of the art, up to date, ideas and rental operations knowledge.

Joe Altman, has been involved in dealership management since 1979 when he received his Masters in Business Administration degree from the University of Southern California. Since that time, Joe has held many positions in he and his brother Dave's Los Angeles dealership, including Salesperson, Sales Manager, Rental Manager, Manager of Fixed Operations, and General Manager. Joe is directly responsible for the operation of Altman's rental department.

Scott Krenek, is the owner of Krenek RV Supercenter and a noted guest speaker for RVDA/RVRA's Annual Convention. His hands on experience of owning and operating a RV Rental Business in today's business environment will be a valuable tool as you face the challenges of rentals.

Michael LaPlaca,

Senior Partner, LaPlaca · McKenzie, PA

Mr. LaPlaca is the senior partner of LaPlaca · McKenzie, PA, a Washington, DC area, law firm that specializes in vehicle rental matters and franchise law.  He is the author of “Federal and State Guide to Vehicle Rental Law,” “Claims Involving Rented Vehicles” and the “LaPlaca ·McKenzie Legislative Report.” Among other projects, LaPlaca · McKenzie prepares rental agreement forms for a large number of auto rental and recreational vehicle systems and independent operators.  A frequent contributor to the car rental industry trade press, and often quoted as an industry source in business sections of major newspapers, Mr. LaPlaca is admitted to practice before the courts of the District of Columbia, Maryland and California.