For Peter Grupposo, professional fulfillment comes from being part of what he calls a dynamic ecosystem. “Although my entry into the automotive industry was not strategically planned, once I became part of it, I became passionate about its people, complexity and opportunity,” he said. “I’m thrilled that players range from single-store independent dealerships to large, […] [Read More]

As president of Dallas Pre-Owned Auto Group, Ray Chorfi is responsible for the purchase and remarketing of vehicles nationwide, while also having a hand in the company’s digital and online presence. Despite being the boss, he never forgets his roots. “I am proud of my humble beginnings from a one-man operation to the current team […] [Read More]

Growing up, Scott Chesrown spent Saturdays roaming around his father’s dealership. Today, the chief revenue officer for Vroom has a front-row seat to what he describes as the evolution of the auto industry. “When we started the company, we never would have guessed that at this point in the company’s history, we would have achieved […] [Read More]

Julie Derybowski is not one to shy away from a challenge. “Throughout my career I have been given challenging tasks to make the vehicle remarketing process faster, easier and more profitable. Although these assignments have been weighing, I am proud that top industry leaders entrusted me with these important responsibilities,” she said. “After tackling and […] [Read More]

Having earned a degree in digital media and graphic design, Brent Chavez got an opportunity to put his education to work, landing a contract gig doing branding work for an Arizona car dealer. Turns out, that was more than just a one-time job. “Throughout that process, I got to know the owner of the dealership, […] [Read More]

Holly Callan grew up across the street from Corry Auto Dealers Exchange in Corry, Pa., but it wasn’t until a few years ago that she began working for the auction. And now, she finds the auction business to be “such a significant part of my life.” Callan is the commercial account manager for both CADE […] [Read More]

Many young professionals under the age of 40 are taking leadership roles in the auto industry and impacting the remarketing and used-car business. In Year 2 of Auto Remarketing’s annual Remarketing & Used-Car Industry's 40 Under 40, we bring you their stories and the paths to success they forged at such young ages. In this […] [Read More]

Joanna Anderson insisted the “auto industry runs through my blood.” The statement isn’t surprising considering that Anderson held a position at a rental car company by the time she was 15, detailing vehicles, verifying insurance and taking payments. Upon leaving home for her college education, she reached out to Manheim and secured a part-time position, […] [Read More]

Brian Becker has been with Interstate National Corp. for nearly a decade and currently serves as its senior vice president of sales and marketing. Among his duties are leading marketing and training teams, plus heading up sales and growth strategies. When asked what makes him most proud in his career, the 37-year-old said: “I am […] [Read More]

A nearly 50-year-old Corvette may be part of the reason Jeremy Anspach is in the car business today. “I'm a Detroit native who grew up loving cars. Before I was born, my father bought a 1967 Marina Blue big block 435HP Corvette Coupe. That car is still in the family and is one of the […] [Read More]