HOUSTON -

GSFSGroup created a new executive position to respond to growth and an increasing need for data management and innovative technology in the automotive F&I industry.

The provider and administrator of a comprehensive portfolio of F&I products for dealerships this week announced the hiring of Steven Clark as its first vice president of IT Engineering. 

GSFSGroup emphasized that it is investing heavily in technology advances and digital tools for dealers and customers. Clark is new to the automotive industry and brings 20 years of outside experience, allowing GSFSGroup to develop a fresh approach to innovative thinking. 

“I am excited to be joining a very talented team at GSFSGroup and look forward to supporting an environment of collaboration and innovation that will take our technology to a whole new level,” Clark said.

Clark is a Microsoft Certified Professional and also holds a CPA license in Texas. The company highlighted his mix of technology and finance education, combined with an enterprise background in IT engineering, digital marketing, product architecture and technology solutions, made Clark uniquely qualified to drive innovation and technology advancement at GSFSGroup.

Clark will report directly to Dianna Dryer, president of GSFSGroup, and will lead the company's team of IT developers, architects and data managers while spearheading the development of new tools to drive efficiencies and convenience to its dealership partners.

“Steven is a strong leader who thinks strategically and has an excellent track record of successfully implementing innovative solutions. Steven truly cares for people and shares our vision for delivering the highest quality products and services to our dealers,” Dryer said.

“We are very pleased to have Steven join our team in this newly created executive role,” she went on to say.