Steve Plath Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon

Responsible for growing the NorCal franchise and independent dealer market 300%. Consistent top producing DSM for First Tech Fed Credit Union.

Rocklin, California

Overseeing production and development of California, Colorado, Oregon, Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah Outside Sales and Underwriter teams. Consistent Masters Club recipient for team production and profitability.

Lodi, California

GM of a local independent mobility company. Specialized in handicap van build out and nationwide sales.

Top-Producing Sales Leader ♦ Innovative Partnerships ♦ Sales Strategist Dynamic sales management professional with 16 years of stellar performance in the auto finance industry. Excels in recruiting and building sales teams that consistently exceed sales goals and deliver impeccable customer service to a broad dealer base. High energy, articulate and persuasive communicator committed to fostering relationships with all levels of personnel. Specializes in identifying strategic growth opportunities, developing a solid sales structure, and creating / maximizing profitable partnerships. Dedicated team leader with strong work ethic and organizational skills who recognizes the value in leveraging individual contributors’ strengths to positively impact company’s financial stability.

Underwriter and approver of 2-3mm in new auto loan originations per month. Responsible for servicing a dealer base of 75 franchise and non franchise dealerships. Consistent Presidents Club recipient for Top Production Status in Northern California all 4 years of employment.

WESTERN FINANCIAL (WFS, Wachovia) Stockton, California Largest secondary lending institution offering a broad scope of financial services and products for the auto industry. Field Sales Representative / Buyer 1992 to 1996 Charged with managing 85 accounts and $4M-$5M/month in new origination contracts. • Promoted within first six months from Collections Rep to Collateral Adjustment Manager. Within one year, promoted directly to outside sales, leapfrogging buyer position. • Developed wholesale clientele with an average net return of 96.8% of Kelley Wholesale Blue Book on all repossessed vehicles, resulting in minimal loss for the company. • Achieved ongoing promotions based on performance results during employment, reaching Assistant Manager. • Assisted in the opening of satellite office in Rohnert Park, CA. • Grew satellite office portfolio to $50M justifying the conversion into a regional buying center over the course of 10 months. •