Join us in Las Vegas for the Vehicle Finance Industry's Premier Event
Held in Conjunction with the NADA Show

February 12-14, 2020
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About the Conference 


Under the leadership of the AFSA Vehicle Finance Division, the Conference and Expo is the industry's premier event developed for and driven by members of the vehicle finance industry.


Join AFSA’s more than 100 members in the indirect auto financing business for a content-rich experience, engaging in strategic, thought-provoking discussions on issues affecting the industry.


Get up to speed in all aspects of vehicle finance – from the latest business trends and innovations to consumer demands and expectations and get a glimpse of our industry’s future enabled by our leading business partners at AFSA's expo of products and services.


Join AFSA members and our business partners for a singular event that maximizes networking opportunities in a world class setting for meetings and entertainment.

Featured Speakers  

Joy Falotico

President, The Lincoln Motor Company & Ford
Chief Marketing Officer

Chuck Jones

Vehicle Finance Board Chair
Chief Operating Officer, Truist Dealer Financial Services

Frank Luntz

Pollster & Communications Expert

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Vehicle Finance Conference Schedule 

February 12-14, 2020
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Tuesday, February 11
 
1:00-5:30pm
Law Committee Meeting (Committee members only) 
3:00-5:00pm
Women's Leadership Council (invitation only) 
Speaker:

  • Marilyn Sherman, Author & Motivational Speaker

    • Sherman is an expert at getting people out of their comfort zone and into a front-row seat in life. She is also the author of four motivational books including “Is There A Hole In Your Bucket List?”, “Whose Comfort Zone Are You In?”, “Why Settle for the Balcony, How to Get a Front-Row Seat in Life”, and “Front-Row Service”.

    6:30-9:00pm
    Women's Leadership Council Reception/Dinner (invitation only)          
    6:30-9:00pm
    Independent Auto Finance Executives Group Reception/Dinner (invitation only)          
    6:00-9:00pm
    Law Committee Reception Dinner (Committee members only) 
    Wednesday, February 12
    8:00-11:30am
    Independent Auto Finance Executives Group Breakfast/Meeting (invitation only)          
    8:00-9:30am
    AWARE Board Meeting (invitation only)
    8:00-5:00pm
    Law Committee Meeting (committee members only) 
    9:30-12:00pm
    Vehicle Finance Credit Risk Committee (committee members only)
    12:00-1:00pm
    Vehicle Finance Board/IN Auto Finance Executives Group/Vehicle Finance Credit Risk Cmte Joint Luncheon (invitation only) 
    1:15-2:45pm
    Vehicle Finance Division Board 
    2:45-3:15pm
    Opening Session | AFSA Federal & State Update
    Panelists:

  • Danielle Fagre Arlowe, Senior Vice President, AFSA

  • Celia Winslow, Senior Vice President, AFSA

    • 3:15-4:00pm
    General Session | Industry Pulse
    The current state of the vehicle finance industry and where 2020 will take us.
    Panelists:

  • Laurie Foster, Founding Partner, Foster Strategies Group

  • Amy Martin, Senior Director, Structured Finance, S&P Global Ratings

  • Melinda Zabritski, Senior Director, Automotive Financial Solutions, Experian

    • 4:00-4:45pm
    General Session | What's Driving Global Auto Finance?  
    Moderator:
    Alex Sarafian, SVP, Consumer Risk, GM Financial
    Panelists:

  • Fernando Honorato Barbosa, Chief Economist, Banco Bradesco

  • Adrian Samareanu, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Volvo Financial Services

  • Craig Stickney, Vice President, Corporate Sales & Product Development, GM Financial

    • 4:45-5:30pm
    General Session | Is China in the Driver's Seat?  
    Ongoing trade negotiations, slowing economic growth, and complex internal political challenges keep the world’s largest developing consumer marketplace center stage. How will this impact the auto financing industry?
    Speaker:

  • Michael Dunne, CEO, ZoZo Go Automotive

    • 5:30-7:30pm
    "Welcome to Las Vegas" Reception with Exhibitors 
    7:15-9:30pm
     Vehicle Finance Advisory Board Reception/Dinner (invitation only)         
    Thursday, February 13
      

    8:00-8:30am
    Breakfast with Exhibitors          
    8:30-10:30am
    Keynote Session and Chairman’s Welcome
    Speakers:

  • Joy Falotico, President, Lincoln Motor Company, Chief Marketing Officer, Ford Motor Company

  • Chuck Jones, Chief Operating Officer, Truist Dealer Financial Services

  • Frank Luntz, Political Consultant, Pollster

    • 10:30-11:00am
    Refreshments with Exhibitors          
    11:00-11:30am
    General Session | Technology: Data Driven Decision Making          
    Speaker:

  • Chisoo Lyons, Global Analytic Ventures, FICO

    • 11:30-12:15pm
    General Session | Navigating Innovation Trends "The How"
    Speakers:

  • Rachel Mahserjian, SVP, IT, GM Financial

  • Denise Brown, Chief Credit and Risk Officer, Harley Davidson Financial Services

  • Steven Silver, Vice President, Global Industry Market Leader – Manufacturing, Automotive and High Tech, Pegasystems

  • Anu Freeman, VP, Auto Finance Business Executive, FIS

    • 12:15-1:15pm
    Luncheon in the Exhibitors' Marketplace 
    1:00-5:00pm
    State Government Affairs Committee (AFSA members only) 
    1:15-2:15pm
    General Session | Technology Advancements 
    Speakers:

  • Andy Mayers, Senior Business Operations Director and Lender Solutions Strategist, Dealertrack

  • Danny Cantrell, CEO and Co-Founder, Solutions by Text

  • Seth Silverstein, EVP, Credit Analytics, Zest AI

  • Randy Spradlin, VP of Sales & Marketing, Dasceq

    • 2:15-3:00pm
    General Session | Corporate Culture: What Makes a Model Program 
    Speakers:

  • Chris Burt, EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, GM Financial

  • Reggie Willis, Chief Diversity Officer, Ally Financial Services

    • 3:00-3:15pm
    AFSA Education Foundation – 30 Years of Progress  
    Helping Consumers Shift Into the Next Gear of Financial Stability
    Speakers:

  • Larry Hund, President & COO, Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc.

  • Jonathon Levin, President &Turner Acceptance Corporation

  • Shannon Mokhiber, Vice President, Marketing and Brand, Ford Motor Credit Company

  • Kathy Ruble, Executive Marketing Director at Ally

    • 3:15-3:45pm
    Refreshments with Exhibitors 
    3:45-4:25pm
    General Session | Under the Hood: Understanding Cyber Risks
    You might be knowledgable enough to change the oil in your car, but are you able to get under the hood of your business and understand cyber security risks?
    Speakers:

  • Mingyan Liu, PhD, Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Michigan

  • Julie May, Vice President, Cybersecurity Product Management, FICO

    • 4:25-5:00pm
    General Session | Data Privacy
    Speaker:

  • Tami Dokken, Chief Data Privacy Officer, World Bank

    • 5:00-5:45pm
    General Session | Auto Evolution in a Data Driven World: The Transformation of Mobility
    Electrification, autonomous, and ride share – oh my! Join us as we discuss the impact of vehicle technology, digitization of banking, and changing customer experience demands on our industry. We’ll explore what is already being seen in the marketplace, what is yet to come, and how the most progressive auto finance companies are making “no-regret” moves today to prepare for tomorrow.
    Speakers:

  • Klaus Entenmann, Senior Advisor to Deloitte, and former President & CEO of Daimler FInancial Services AG

  • Sebastian Pfeifle, Partner, Deloitte Consulting LLP

  • Robert Shaw, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP

    • 5:45-7:00pm
     Reception with Exhibitors
    Friday, February 14
      

    7:30-8:00am
    Breakfast with Exhibitors          
    8:00-8:20am
    General Session | AFSA-NADA Chairman Exchange
    Two industry leaders will discuss the opportunities and challenges in the coming year.

    Panelists:

  • Chuck Jones, Chief Operating Officer, Truist Dealer Financial Services

  • Rhett Ricart, President & CEO, Ricart Automotive Group

    • 8:20-9:00am
    General Session | The Whole Lot: Challenges and Opportunities for Dealers
    With the rapidly changing marketplace, how are dealers positioned for the near and long term? Are there new products and services which will change the business model? How will technology change the way Dealers operate?

    Panelists:

  • Tony Allison, Partner, Crowe LLP
  • Patrick Manzi, Chief Economist, NADA
  • Cliff Banks, President, The Banks Report

    • 9:00-9:45am
    General Session: Fintech: How is the Lender Marketplace Adapting? 

    Speakers:

  • Frank McKenna, Chief Strategist, PointPredictive

  • Glenn Munro, Strategic Advisor, Lightico

  • Todd Phillips, Senior Director, Decision Dynamics

  • Marc Womack, COO, TD Auto Finance

    • 9:45-10:45am
    General Session | The CEO Perspective
    CEOs of major auto finance sources will discuss how they are partnering with their dealer customers to address consumer needs while confronting economic, political and marketplace uncertainties.
    Moderator:
    Charlie Vogelheim, Automotive Industry Journalist/Analyst

    Panelists:

  • David Hollodick, Senior Vice President, Bank of America Dealer Financial Services

  • Kristin Karwat, Chief Executive Officer, Gateway Financial Solutions

  • Mark Templin, President & CEO, Toyota Financial Services

  • Ross Williams, President & CEO, Hyundai Capital America

    • 11:00-2:00pm
    ORCC Meeting           
    11:00-2:00pm
    Vehicle Commercial Credit Committee Luncheon (invitation only)          

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