Why is it important to know who
is behind ProBidAuto.com?

Because the powerhouse team behind ProBidAuto are brilliant industry leaders who are no strangers to the Online Auto Industry and have launched hundreds of successful projects online – including dealer marketing and technology services currently used at over 1,800 dealerships nationwide!

We recognized the auto industry was not catering to current buyers in what is the Age of the Internet. We revolutionized the car buying process into a seamless, hassle-free experience that is beneficial to
everyone involved. This major paradigm shift will give dealers back their marketing control!

Founder/Founding Partner:

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Todd Shepard – co-founder

Todd Shepard has been an active force in the automotive industry for nearly 30 years.

Beginning as a salesman at a car dealership, he quickly learned the tricks of the trade and went on to become everything from a finance manager to general manager. He worked for almost two decades in the car and RV market, helping to build a business from the ground up and breaking records along the way.

After his accomplishments, Todd left the hands-on side of the trade and started his own company which has expanded across 5 states and is recognized as a leader in the industry. He now focuses all his expertise of the auto industry to provide the best in insurance services to car and RV dealerships. His family-run company is a leader in the marketplace and his services cover
dealerships throughout the Northwest US in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Alaska.

As a leader in the industry, Todd is closely involved in all the inner workings and is intimately involved in the Washington, Oregon, and Idaho Dealer Associations. Working to grow this veritable empire, Todd has been persistently active and progressive in the industry. He has served on many boards, including President of the Tri-City Business Connection, has trained dealers, and has been the keynote speaker and held workshops on many topics spanning the automotive dealership and other industries. Todd has shared his learning with others and has trained a multitude of businesses in goal achievement and sales goals.

Yearning to better serve the industry, Todd made the decision to leave the dealership operations and enter the insurance
industry. He now owns and operates one of the most successful insurance brokerages focused on the niche of insuring independent auto dealerships, RV dealerships, Buy Here Pay Her operations, auto service shops, and daily auto & RV rental agencies throughout the entire Northwest.

Todd is a regular speaker and supporter of the dealer associations. He serves as a member of the WSIADA advisory board and his extensive knowledge is tappas a resource of authority.Not surprisingly, Todd has also proven to be a leader in the insurance industry.

Using his knowledge and vast experience to improve the automotive industry, Todd has authored two books Insuring Your Dealership, what every used car dealer should know and Insuring Your Auto Shop. Initially designed as a resource to help auto dealers better understand their insurance policies with tips on loss prevention, these books are also popular with other insurance agents!

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