Just before Halloween, EPIC announced it had raised $10 million in Series A funding.

Then last week, the financial technology company wanting to transform how the automotive industry manages the loan payoff and title release process, formed its board of directors,  bringing together seasoned executives and investors whose experience spans automotive technology, venture capital, and artificial intelligence.

The board includes:

—Brandon Hall, board president and CEO EPIC, fintech and automotive leader with a background in developing cross-industry technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and profitability.

—Chase Fraser, founding partner with FM Capital,  venture investor with deep expertise in transportation and mobility innovation. At FM Capital, Fraser manages more than $500 million AUM and has led investments across mobility and dealer technology.

—Brian Reed, founder of Digital Auto Advisors and operating partner of Automotive Ventures, an automotive finance innovator and founder of F&I Express (acquired by Cox Automotive). J.D. Power has recognized him for pioneering digital solutions in automotive finance, and he continues to drive innovation that streamlines finance and retail operations.

—Wade Myers, general partner of Eagle Venture Fund, a serial entrepreneur and investor with more than 35 years of leadership in SaaS, fintech, and private equity. Myers has founded or invested in more than 40 companies and brings global investment insight to the board.

—Dave Copps, co-founder and CEO of Worlds.io, an AI and emerging tech leader with more than 25 years of experience building companies that transform enterprise operations. Copps is CEO of Worlds.io, pioneering digital twins for global enterprises.

The board’s formation follows EPIC’s $10 million Series A funding, led by FM Capital with participation from Automotive Ventures and other strategic investors.

EPIC continues to expand its digital infrastructure to streamline loan payoff workflows and enhance title visibility, reducing manual touchpoints, lowering errors, and boosting profit opportunities across the automotive ecosystem.

The board of directors will guide the company as it scales to connect dealers, lenders, and insurers through a secure, digital network for loan payoffs and real-time title transparency.

Hall explained EPIC unified platform addresses the need. for reliable, efficient, and transparent workflows since traditional loan payoffs and title processes are still largely manual and error-prone

“Building the right board was an important step in EPIC’s evolution,” Hall said in a news release. “Each director brings deep domain expertise and a track record of innovation that will help us accelerate real-time, digital financial transactions across the automotive ecosystem.

“Their insight strengthens our ability to scale operational efficiency, reduce transaction costs, and ensure reliable, transparent payoff and title workflows for dealers and their partners,” Hall went on to say.