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ABPA Nashville Convention Speaker – Jimmy Spears, Tractable


Jimmy Spears

The ABPA is pleased to announce that Jimmy Spears of Tractable AI will be presenting during ABPA Nashville this upcoming September. Jimmy brings years of industry experience and knowledge to the table and in his role with Tactable AI, he will review the important topic of “Leveraging AI Technology for Parts Selection”. During his presentation, ABPA attendees will be provided a review of AI Estimating from the top global provider for 26 of the leading 100 insurance carriers and how to leverage this technology for parts placement and selection.

Jimmy is the Head of Automotive for Tractable, which develops artificial intelligence for accident and disaster recovery. Growing exponentially across 14 countries, the solution has processed $1B+ in auto accidents and accelerated recovery for over a million households, equipping 20+ of the global top 100 insurers.

Prior to Tractable, he led the USAA Auto Experience and the USAA Global Auto Physical Damage operations and strategy. Before that, he led the Strategic Initiatives team at Farmers Insurance and served on staff at Nationwide Insurance.

Jimmy currently serves as member of the Future Disruptions Committee for the Collision Industry Conference and an Advisory Board Member for Towing and Storage for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Member of the Board of Trustees for the Collision Repair Education Foundation, and as a Mentor for the military veterans served by Patriot Boot Camp.

Jimmy served 13 years in the US Army – a combat veteran of Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He was the Distinguished Military Graduate of the JFK School of Special Warfare at Fort Bragg, NC, Graduate of the US Armor Officers School at Ft. Knox, KY, and Graduate of the Infantry School, at Ft. Benning, GA.

Click here to register, or visit the 2021 ABPA Convention Hub page for more information!

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