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What You'll Learn
Buying a car in this climate is tough to do, especially on your own. Take advantage of an exclusive AAA Member benefit before you even visit the dealership: a webcast that covers some unfiltered industry hacks. Our discussion should help you make a smart purchase that meets your budget and your wish list.
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Who should attend?
Join us for a wide-ranging conversation with helpful tips for buying that new car you have your eye on.
Trina Bowden and Skyler McKinley
With more than 20 years of experience in Financial Services, Trina Bowden leads distribution efforts for the Banking department at AAA – The Auto Club Group. In this role, Trina's primary focus is partnering with agents across all sales distribution channels to provide product education, training and support.
As a TEDx speaker, Trina uses her leadership experience in sales, community outreach and team performance to teach others how to follow their passion and achieve results. She has served in leadership roles and continues to be active in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, both within and outside of the organization.
Trina has been a part of the AAA family for 17 years, starting her career as a frontline insurance sales agent in the Spring Hill, FL, AAA office before moving on to roles in management and operations. She is known for her creativity and passion. Trina’s favorite quote is, “Success is waking up in the morning … and bounding out of bed because there’s something out there that you love to do, that you believe in, that you’re good at – something that’s bigger than you are, and you can hardly wait to get at it again today.” – Whit Hobbs
Skyler leads the public affairs teams at AAA – The Auto Club Group in Colorado, North Dakota and Minnesota. He is an established expert in the media and regularly appears before policymakers on issues related to non-automotive mobility, automotive technology, traffic safety, leisure travel, property and casualty insurance, and more.
Skyler has advised a number of state and local elected officials in Colorado. In 2007, McKinley helped produce a television spot that Time Magazine called one of the “Top 10 Campaign Ads of All Time." In 2021, he built and managed a custom transportation system for CNN’s special coverage of the presidential inauguration.
Skyler holds degrees in journalism and legal theory, summa cum laude, from American University in Washington, D.C. He chairs the board of directors of Transportation Solutions, a Denver-based transportation management association, and serves as treasurer on the board of the Denver Press Club, America's oldest press club. He’s a member of the Oak Creek Fire Protection District board of directors.
