
YANG Programming at 2025 Auto Care Connect Week


The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) is the auto care industry’s dynamic and vibrant community of under-40 professionals' community. YANG provides its members with the opportunity to network with industry peers, develop new skill sets and improve leadership capabilities. YANG hosted its 2025 YANG programming at Auto Care Connect, May 12-13, 2025, as part of Auto Care Connect Week in Phoenix, Arizona, We had over100 industry professionals in attendance!
This conference was led by current YANG immediate past chair, Matt Fowler of Pivotree which included panel discussions with industry leaders, professional development, 5 for 5 speakers, and a fun networking reception at Cham Pang Lanes!-
5 For 5 Presenter Testimonials

"You never know what you're capable of until you try—and 5 for 5 is the perfect opportunity to do just that. Our community exists to lift each other up, through the highs and the challenges. This is exactly why we’re here: to take that leap and discover just how incredible we truly are.” - Autumn Lamb

"Being one of the 5 for 5 speakers at the Auto Care Connect Conference was a great opportunity to grow as a speaker and share my passion—and more than that, my love—for this incredible industry. I'm grateful for the chance to speak alongside some truly inspiring trailblazers and look forward to continuing to share more in the future." - Brooke Peckham
"Participating in the 5 for 5 session was an incredibly rewarding experience. It was a great opportunity to connect with fellow young professionals, share ideas, and grow as a speaker. I’m grateful to YANG for creating such an engaging platform." - Jose Perez Villagrana
"YANG and their programming at Auto Care Connect was Amazing! It was a great opportunity for networking, and the 5 for 5 gave me an opportunity to continue to work on my public speaking in front of a group of like minded industry professionals." - Mike Reynolds

Next Step Recipient Testimonials
“Attending the recent work conference as a scholarship recipient was a truly transformative experience, connecting with fellow recipients laid the foundation for lasting professional relationships and future collaboration. Sharing my journey and career tips on the Auto Care ON AIR podcast was a bucket list moment that marked the beginning of my commitment to giving back and supporting others in the early stages of their careers.” - Alexandria Gaston

YANG Programing at Auto Care Connect, Day 2 Speakers

YANG Networking Dinner 2025
“I was incredibly honored to receive this scholarship, thank you. This event is like none other, the short few days that I attended really helped to reach out to other parts of our industry to make lasting impacts on not only my business but my understanding of their businesses and roles in the industry. The event truly embodies the "connect" piece, and a lot of very good conversations were had, I am already seeing more collaboration and understanding since the event!” - Liz Perkins
“I was able to make the most out of Connect Week because of the Next Step program. There is no other place in the industry with this quality of networking and content to bring back to my company.” - Elisse Richardson
Save the date
2026 Auto Care Connect Week
on May 11-14, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.For more information and to register: Learn More

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