News Releases

Five Finalists Selected for the 2025 Automotive Amplifiers Contest

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced five finalists in its 2025 Automotive Amplifiers Contest. Each finalist will present details of their innovative best practice to the judges and attendees at Amplify 2025 in Dallas on August 19. 

“With so many high-impact entries, the judges had a very difficult task selecting the five finalists. Each of these individuals and their best practices have the potential to make a difference across the industry in a meaningful way,” said Chris Walsh, president and acting CEO for Reynolds. 

The five finalists are:

2025 Automotive Amplifiers Contest Entry Window Closing Quickly

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company is reminding potential entrants, the final day to submit their ideas for recognition in the 2025 Automotive Amplifiers Contest is June 30. 

The contest, in its second year, is open to all dealership personnel across the US, to share the best practices they’ve come up with that make a difference at their dealership – regardless of DMS provider or technology used.

Reynolds Announces Keynote Speakers and Workshop Details for Amplify ‘25

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the keynote speakers and workshop details for its upcoming Reynolds Retail Summit: Amplify 2025. This year’s keynote panel will discuss how to solve the productivity problem by enabling teams to do more with less and unlock their potential with strategies designed to increase productivity and efficiency.

Reynolds, Volkswagen Group of America, and LaFontaine Automotive join forces to enhance customer experience

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the culmination of a collaborative effort between itself, Volkswagen Group of America, and the LaFontaine Automotive Group to bring the innovative idea of combining kiosk technology with Volkswagen Mobile Service from concept to fruition. 

Reynolds and Reynolds Announces Chris Walsh as Acting CEO

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced Chris Walsh has been appointed as Acting CEO.  Former CEO Tommy Barras is no longer with the company.

Chris Walsh has been with Reynolds the entirety of his 38-year career, most recently serving as the company’s president. He will retain this title along with Acting CEO. The work Chris has done over the last three and a half years as president has resulted in the fastest growth the company has experienced.