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Jeff Kershner

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Vice President of Strategy and Consumer Experience at AutoHook
📍 Hagerstown, Maryland, United States

Jeff Kershner is a seasoned automotive marketing consultant who began his career in a dealership service department at 18. He founded DealerRefresh, a leading online community for car dealer professionals, in 2004. Colleagues describe him as an innovative guide, mentor, and a hard-nosed sales superstar who consistently stays on the cutting edge.

Outside of his deep involvement in the automotive industry, Jeff is known to be a devout family man. While specific hobbies are not extensively documented, his long-term commitment to building and nurturing the DealerRefresh community since 2004 points to a passion for connection and knowledge sharing.

He started his automotive career in the dealerships wash bay and worked his way up through various roles to become a respected industry leader.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Strategy and Consumer Experience
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
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Automotive Marketing
He has over 20 years of experience helping dealerships with internet marketing and founded DealerRefresh to discuss the latest industry news and trends.
Dealer Community
Founded DealerRefresh in 2004, an online community described by others as the "Holy Grail" for dealers to share ideas and keep up with industry trends.
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Career

Work history

11-2011 - 9-2014
Vice President of Strategy and Consumer Experience
AutoHook
3-2010 - 11-2012
Director of Marketing - Online Marketing - Dealership Marketing
Younger Motor Cars
10-2007 - 3-2010
Ecommerce Manager
MileOne
5-2005
Automotive Marketing Consultant | Car Dealership Strategist | Founder of DealerRefresh
DealerRefresh
1-2005 - 10-2007
Internet Marketing Sales and BDC Director
Mercedes Benz Of Hagerstown
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Education
1994 - 1996
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Hagerstown Community College
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