Laura Ryan
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Victor Vandergriff
Laura is one of the most impressive people that I have had the privilege of working with. I worked with her in the retail automotive business. My company was a franchised dealer of Toyota and Gulf States Toyota. Laura's intelligence, insight, analytical, presentational and leadership skills were vastly superior to most of the top executives that I worked with, both inside and outside my company. I thought so highly of her that when I had the opportunity to assist the search for a new board member at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles I knew that I had to call her. Later, she joined me on the Texas Transportation Commission. I have worked with Laura for nearly twenty years. Simply the best.
Shelley Prange Washburn
Laura is an extremely talented and strategic leader. She's excellent at driving change management and brave enough to make tough decisions when necessary. She has brought change and operational improvement to every organization that she's led, including corporate, private, and government entities. She believes strongly in collaboration and culture and truly cares about people. She has a strong executive presence and has solid personal and professional values. I would highly recommend Laura for a C or executive level position in a company that needs strong strategic direction, change, or cultural identity.
Victor Vandergriff
Laura is one of the most impressive people that I have had the privilege of working with. I worked with her in the retail automotive business. My company was a franchised dealer of Toyota and Gulf States Toyota. Laura's intelligence, insight, analytical, presentational and leadership skills were vastly superior to most of the top executives that I worked with, both inside and outside my company. I thought so highly of her that when I had the opportunity to assist the search for a new board member at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles I knew that I had to call her. Later, she joined me on the Texas Transportation Commission. I have worked with Laura for nearly twenty years. Simply the best.
Shelley Prange Washburn
Laura is an extremely talented and strategic leader. She's excellent at driving change management and brave enough to make tough decisions when necessary. She has brought change and operational improvement to every organization that she's led, including corporate, private, and government entities. She believes strongly in collaboration and culture and truly cares about people. She has a strong executive presence and has solid personal and professional values. I would highly recommend Laura for a C or executive level position in a company that needs strong strategic direction, change, or cultural identity.
Victor Vandergriff
Laura is one of the most impressive people that I have had the privilege of working with. I worked with her in the retail automotive business. My company was a franchised dealer of Toyota and Gulf States Toyota. Laura's intelligence, insight, analytical, presentational and leadership skills were vastly superior to most of the top executives that I worked with, both inside and outside my company. I thought so highly of her that when I had the opportunity to assist the search for a new board member at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles I knew that I had to call her. Later, she joined me on the Texas Transportation Commission. I have worked with Laura for nearly twenty years. Simply the best.
Shelley Prange Washburn
Laura is an extremely talented and strategic leader. She's excellent at driving change management and brave enough to make tough decisions when necessary. She has brought change and operational improvement to every organization that she's led, including corporate, private, and government entities. She believes strongly in collaboration and culture and truly cares about people. She has a strong executive presence and has solid personal and professional values. I would highly recommend Laura for a C or executive level position in a company that needs strong strategic direction, change, or cultural identity.
Victor Vandergriff
Laura is one of the most impressive people that I have had the privilege of working with. I worked with her in the retail automotive business. My company was a franchised dealer of Toyota and Gulf States Toyota. Laura's intelligence, insight, analytical, presentational and leadership skills were vastly superior to most of the top executives that I worked with, both inside and outside my company. I thought so highly of her that when I had the opportunity to assist the search for a new board member at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles I knew that I had to call her. Later, she joined me on the Texas Transportation Commission. I have worked with Laura for nearly twenty years. Simply the best.
Shelley Prange Washburn
Laura is an extremely talented and strategic leader. She's excellent at driving change management and brave enough to make tough decisions when necessary. She has brought change and operational improvement to every organization that she's led, including corporate, private, and government entities. She believes strongly in collaboration and culture and truly cares about people. She has a strong executive presence and has solid personal and professional values. I would highly recommend Laura for a C or executive level position in a company that needs strong strategic direction, change, or cultural identity.
Experience
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GX2 Partners
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Dec 2020 - Present
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IDEA Auto Group
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United States
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Retail Motor Vehicles
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Spiffy — On-Demand Car Care
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United States
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Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
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100 - 200 Employee
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Automotive Consultant - Digital & Mobile Service
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Mar 2021 - Apr 2023
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Texas Department of Transportation
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Commissioner, Texas Transportation Commission
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Jul 2016 - Apr 2023
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FunnelAI
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Jun 2020 - Dec 2020
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Purdy Group USA
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Mar 2018 - Dec 2019
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Gulf States Toyota
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United States
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Automotive
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300 - 400 Employee
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Vice President, Market Representation & Dealer Development
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Apr 2011 - Feb 2018
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GSFSGroup
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President - Sales, Marketing, & Training
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Jun 2006 - Apr 2011
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Gulf States Toyota
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United States
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Automotive
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Management - Various Positions
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Sep 1999 - Jun 2006
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Nissan Motor Corporation
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Japan
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Management - Various Positions
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Jun 1995 - Sep 1999
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Education
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Columbia Business School
Executive Education -
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business
Executive Education -
Penn State University
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