A busy summer for F&I Sentinel continued Tuesday, as the provider of tech-enabled solutions associated with F&I products in automotive finance appointed Keishawn Batts as vice president of account management.

The company said Batts, who F&I Sentinel described as a seasoned leader with a proven track record in the fintech and automotive industries, will be instrumental in driving value within the existing customer base and shaping the company’s strategic expansion.

“We enthusiastically welcome Keishawn to our team,” F&I Sentinel CEO Stephen McDaniel said in a news release. “His knowledge of financial institutions and their challenges, combined with an irrefutable track record in boosting operational efficiency and fostering deep relationships, will be a tremendous asset to our customers and to the account management team.”

Bringing more than 15 years of experience, Batts joins F&I Sentinel from Upstart, an artificial intelligence-fueled lending marketplace, where he served as senior director of capital markets. Previously, he held management roles at Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

“I am excited to embark on this next chapter with F&I Sentinel,” Batts said. “Stephen has cultivated an exceptionally positive and trusting culture, attracting individuals eager to learn and grow. In my experience, strong performance and strong people go hand in hand, and I look forward to inspiring, influencing, and educating the team to drive impactful growth for our clients.”

Last month, F&I Sentinel announced its first significant platform upgrade since the acquisition of aftermarket refund solution provider Express Recoveries from Cox Automotive last year. The company also appointed fintech leader and compliance expert Frank Ewing to its board of directors.