ABOUT
DRIVERSAUTOKNOW.COM
audra fordin
Founder & President
Audra is a trailblazing celebrity, repair shop entrepreneur and expert, and advocate for consumers in all things auto. With a passion for cars ignited at a young age, Audra’s journey has been one of breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes.
Born into a family deeply rooted in the automotive world, Audra’s fascination began working side by side with her father, a renowned mechanic, who instilled in her a love for automotives and a deep understanding of how machines work.
Today, Audra is the owner of Great Bear Auto Repair, a successful automotive repair shop in Flushing, New York, celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2024. As a female business owner in a male-dominated field, she serves as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere, proving that with determination and expertise, anything is possible.
Audra has long recognized the need for women to become comfortable and empowered when dealing with car maintenance and repair. A decade ago, she founded “Women Auto Know,” a platform dedicated to providing education, predominantly to women. Through workshops, online tutorials, and community outreach, countless number of women and families have participated gaining access and control of their automotive needs, while making the roads safer.
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Seeing the opportunity for repair shops to integrate the blueprint she created at a local level and emulate it to drive leads and sales, Audra has launched DriversAutoKnow.com nationally. After acquiring a SaaS data and predictive analytics business, this platform launched and connects consumers to PLEDGED Review Shops while delivering actionable insights into untapped customer experiences.
Audra’s expertise extends beyond consumer empowerment and a more inclusive industry. Her dynamic presence, awareness and knowledge have made her a respected voice in the industry. She’s also a sought-after speaker, consultant, and media personality appearing on The Auto Channel.com, Motor week, ABC Nightly News, NBC, CBS, TODAY, MSNBC, Inside Edition, Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper, Wall Street Journal, Simple, Consumer Reports, and more.
Anne Fleming
Partner & Chief Product Architect
Creating innovative services to engage consumer behavior has been a constant throughout Anne’s career. Using high-trust solutions and unlocking consumer sentiment, Anne works tirelessly to bridge the gap between seller and buyer. Quantitative outcomes are channeled by homing in on the experiences, preferences, and behaviors of previously unconsidered and underappreciated consumers.
Anne has been in the auto industry for 15 years. Previously, she spent 20 years in strategic branding, product development, and executive marketing roles with American Eagle Outfitters, Atlantic Luggage, and Baldwin Lighting.
Alexandria Schnepf
Director of Client Relations
Alexandria enhances client satisfaction, retention, and growth through strategic engagement. An auto and motorsport enthusiast with over a decade contributing to WomenAutoKnow.com and DriversAutoKnow.com, she excels in designing impactful experiences. Her passion for cars drives her ability to connect enthusiasts, industry leaders, and innovative ideas.
From creating memorable events to fostering community, Alexandria emphasizes education and engagement in the automotive world. She is committed to inspiring others and sharing knowledge, making her a trusted voice and dynamic leader in the industry.
Nancy Davis
Marketing Specialist
Nancy is a distinguished graduate with a Master of Science degree and brings over a decade worth of invaluable experience to the Company. and overseeing many operations at the Company.
She oversees many operations, and thus, touches most areas of the business with her expertise from graphic design and video editing to managing the brand’s communications. Nancy is an indispensable asset to the team, as well as she is our go to for innovative problem solving.
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