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NJ CAR’s First 2026 Roadshow was a Success

Mar 19, 2026

Thank You to the Following Sponsors Who Made Our March 18th Roadshow Possible!

 

 

 

L-R: AutoTrieve Document & Scanning Services | HUB International

 

 

 

 

L-R: Swiped Unlimited | Universal Atlantic Systems, LLC

 

 

 

 

L-R: Vitu | Wholesale Auto Supply Co.

 

NJ CAR hosted its first Roadshow of 2026 on March 18th at Forsgate Country Club. Attendees were treated to some excellent speakers, including Kellie Doucette, COO for the State of New Jersey; Kevin Hagan, Partner at Princeton Public Affairs Group; and Christian Callegari, Associate at McCarter & English. They spoke about the earliest priorities for Governor Mikie Sherrill’s new administration, including insights on her efforts to save New Jersey businesses and residents time & money. They also discussed several new cabinet members leading departments that impact New Jersey dealerships.

Princeton Technologies representatives Brad Bono and John Boyer provided attendees with an overview of Microsoft Copilot, sharing examples of how dealership employees can use Copilot to save time on tasks.

Citrin Cooperman representatives Philip Craft and Craig Todderud also walked dealers through cost-effective, powerful and easy ways to utilize AI tools to benefit dealership performance.

 

 

 

 

 

L-R: Laura Perrotta, President, NJ CAR | Kellie Doucette, Chief Operating Officer, State of New Jersey | Kevin Hagan, Strategic Advisor, Princeton Public Affairs Group

 

 

 

 

 

L-R: Christian Callegari, Associate, McCarter & English, LLP | Brad Bono, Chief Executive Officer, Helient Technologies, LLC | John Boyer, Microsoft Specialist, Helient Technologies, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L-R: Philip Craft, Partner & Dealer Industry Prac. Lead., Citrin Cooperman | Craig Todderud, Partner & Dealer Industry Prac., Citrin Cooperman