NAF Networks: Fall Virtual Meetup
A space for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development
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Event Details
Join us for an interactive NAF Networks Virtual Meetup, where industry professionals connect and share insights on key challenges and opportunities. This session is designed to foster meaningful discussions and exchange best practices across key disciplines.
In one focused hour, connect with peers and swap what’s working now across Leadership, Operations, Servicing, and Technology: the four NAF Networks designed to help members share practical approaches, benchmarks, and tools.
What you’ll get in 60 minutes:
- Straight talk on how AI is shaping the future of auto finance.
- Rapid round-robin updates on hot topics peers are tackling now
- Practical takeaways you can use immediately
- New connections for follow-ups after the meetup
🌟General Session: Making Sense of AI in Auto Finance
Presented by Heath Morgan, Partner, Martin Golden Lyons Watts Morgan
Gain clarity and confidence in navigating the rapidly evolving world of AI technology. This session breaks down the four core types of AI — Generative AI, Conversational AI, Machine Learning, and Robotic Process Automation — and helps you understand how each impacts the auto finance ecosystem.
We’ll explore AI through two critical lenses: how your company can leverage it and how your customers are already using it. You’ll also learn how to build a solid foundation for AI governance, from crafting an AI policy and forming an AI committee to conducting risk assessments that keep innovation safe and strategic.
🔄️Breakout Discussions: NAF Networks in Action
Following the general session, participants will move into breakout rooms for small-group discussions aligned with our four NAF Networks facilitated by:
- Leadership: Jeff Williamson, VP Consumer Finance Director, Anderson Brothers Bank
- Operations: Grace Martinez, VP Credit Center Operations, GM Financial
- Servicing: Rochelle McClanahan, Chief Operating Officer, Brundage Management Company
- Technology: Joanna Shaffer, Chief Information Officer, SAFCO
Each breakout will explore how the day’s topic applies within its specific area of focus, while also providing space to discuss other pressing issues and opportunities relevant to your role.
💡Maximize Your Team’s Impact
Bring your colleagues! Having a representative in each breakout group ensures your team gains a well-rounded perspective across all key areas. The more voices, the more valuable the takeaways!