2008 Keynote Speakers:

Senator Ken Salazar

Colorado's 35th United States Senator, Ken Salazar is a fifth generation Coloradoan. Elected in 2004, Senator Salazar has been a key leader in creating a clean and renewable energy economy that is less dependent on foreign oil. He has helped lead every bipartisan effort on energy since 2005, including the Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, which has been signed into law.
Senator Salazar serves on the powerful Finance Committee, which oversees the nation’s tax, trade, social security, and health care systems. He also serves on the Agriculture, Energy and Natural Resources, Ethics, and Aging Committees.

Annette Sykora, Chairman, National Automobile Dealers Association

Annette Sykora, dealer principal of Smith Ford Mercury in Slaton, Texas, and Smith South Plains Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep in Levelland, Texas, is 2007 vice chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association. She represents the franchised new-car dealers of northern Texas on the association's board of directors.
A new-car dealer since 1989 and a member of the NADA board since 1999, Sykora serves as a member of the Industry Relations Commitee, a trustee on the National Automobile Dealer's Charitable Foundation Board, and a director on the Insurance Trust Board. Previously, she chaired NADA’s Public Affairs Committee and served on the association's Convention, Finance and ATAE/NADA committees.

Featured Speaker:

Douglas R. Lawson—Scientist National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Mr. Lawson will share his expertise and positive position on the automobile industry, fuels, and emission control systems.