CEO Jim Woodruff & VP Mike Murray To Speak At DealerConnect
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) CEO Jim Woodruff and Vice President of Dealer Services Mike Murray will join dealers and industry professionals at the National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA) DealerConnect networking event taking place September 20–21, 2026, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio. NPA will bring industry expertise and market insights to the event, with a focus on helping dealers better understand the pre-owned market, navigate changing economic conditions and make informed inventory management decisions.
“DealerConnect is a great opportunity to connect with dealers, share what we’re seeing in the market, and have conversations about what lies ahead,” says Woodruff. “The wholesale market continues to provide dealers with opportunities to strengthen their pre-owned inventory. We look forward to sharing our perspective with dealers.”
On Sunday afternoon Murray is set to present “Used Inventory Management: Half The Price Of New.” The presentation will focus on the opportunities and challenges of managing used inventory, including strategies dealers can use to source, price, and manage pre-owned units to support profitability. On Monday afternoon Woodruff will provide an Industry Update, looking at how broader economic trends are translating into real-world conditions for powersports dealers and what they may mean for the industry moving forward.
In addition to the presentations, dealers can visit the NPA booth throughout the event to learn more about NPA’s wholesale auction marketplace, inventory sourcing solutions, and tools designed to help dealers acquire quality pre-owned inventory. As an exclusive DealerConnect offer, dealers who visit the NPA booth will receive a $250 NPA buy fee credit. The credit provides dealers with an opportunity to put their DealerConnect visit to work when purchasing inventory through NPA.
NPA also encourages dealers who are not currently members to learn more about NPDA and the benefits of membership and the association. NPDA provides dealers with resources, education, advocacy and opportunities to connect with other professionals across the powersports industry.
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