Steve Waller, MBA
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Steve and I have known each other for more than 15 years. He is very knowledgeable in Mergers and Acquisitions and banking, and always acts with integrity. I would not hesitate to work with him in any endeavor. He has a great capacity for work and grasps complex situations quickly.
Steve and I've known each other for more than 30 years. Personally, I know him as a dedicated husband, father, son and sibling. He's a committed Christian that backs his strong faith with action - a great role model, mentor and teacher. I've definitely learned a lot from him. I've worked with Steve on various projects over these many years. Professionally, his business acumen is based on a solid foundation of both formal and "in the trenches" education. His no nonsense demeanor and straight talk clearly illustrate high levels of self confidence and self esteem well earned through years of service and thousands of personal interactions. His well earned business contacts include leaders of nationally and internationally respected companies many of whom have benefited from his business contributions. He is a consummate professional and the "real deal".
Steve and I have known each other for more than 15 years. He is very knowledgeable in Mergers and Acquisitions and banking, and always acts with integrity. I would not hesitate to work with him in any endeavor. He has a great capacity for work and grasps complex situations quickly.
Steve and I've known each other for more than 30 years. Personally, I know him as a dedicated husband, father, son and sibling. He's a committed Christian that backs his strong faith with action - a great role model, mentor and teacher. I've definitely learned a lot from him. I've worked with Steve on various projects over these many years. Professionally, his business acumen is based on a solid foundation of both formal and "in the trenches" education. His no nonsense demeanor and straight talk clearly illustrate high levels of self confidence and self esteem well earned through years of service and thousands of personal interactions. His well earned business contacts include leaders of nationally and internationally respected companies many of whom have benefited from his business contributions. He is a consummate professional and the "real deal".
Steve and I have known each other for more than 15 years. He is very knowledgeable in Mergers and Acquisitions and banking, and always acts with integrity. I would not hesitate to work with him in any endeavor. He has a great capacity for work and grasps complex situations quickly.
Steve and I've known each other for more than 30 years. Personally, I know him as a dedicated husband, father, son and sibling. He's a committed Christian that backs his strong faith with action - a great role model, mentor and teacher. I've definitely learned a lot from him. I've worked with Steve on various projects over these many years. Professionally, his business acumen is based on a solid foundation of both formal and "in the trenches" education. His no nonsense demeanor and straight talk clearly illustrate high levels of self confidence and self esteem well earned through years of service and thousands of personal interactions. His well earned business contacts include leaders of nationally and internationally respected companies many of whom have benefited from his business contributions. He is a consummate professional and the "real deal".
Steve and I have known each other for more than 15 years. He is very knowledgeable in Mergers and Acquisitions and banking, and always acts with integrity. I would not hesitate to work with him in any endeavor. He has a great capacity for work and grasps complex situations quickly.
Steve and I've known each other for more than 30 years. Personally, I know him as a dedicated husband, father, son and sibling. He's a committed Christian that backs his strong faith with action - a great role model, mentor and teacher. I've definitely learned a lot from him. I've worked with Steve on various projects over these many years. Professionally, his business acumen is based on a solid foundation of both formal and "in the trenches" education. His no nonsense demeanor and straight talk clearly illustrate high levels of self confidence and self esteem well earned through years of service and thousands of personal interactions. His well earned business contacts include leaders of nationally and internationally respected companies many of whom have benefited from his business contributions. He is a consummate professional and the "real deal".
Experience
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DRIVRZ Financial
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Dec 2020 - Present
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Executive Vice President
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Sep 2020 - Present
Contracted to consult and advise on Capital Raises; Acquisitions; Financing; Banking; Operations; Strategy; and Corporate Presentations.
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Vice President of Business Development
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Dec 2018 - Present
Contracted to lead the senior management efforts for this startup insurance & warranty company. Emphasis on tactical business plans, identifying capital sources, contract negotiations, and financial and risk analysis, Report directly to the President, highly involved in future planning and leading company direction.Key Management Initiatives*All facets of corporate strategy formulation and planning, special strategic projects and business development activities to leverage lending strategy for exclusive product offerings *Personally sourced $5MM+ in capital, and reviewed $10MM in loan requests, FY19.
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Asbury Automotive Group
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United States
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Automotive
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President Of Corporate Development/Manager
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
Contracted to immediately source acquisition opportunities while simultaneously reorganizing strategic business unit. Activities included analyzing and implementing controls, processes and procedures while improving cross-functional relationships. Led a staff of 30 employees until leaving for family and health reasons.Select Achievements*Developed a “living” database to position the company as “acquirer of choice” by tracking prospects, increasing speed to market and creating 10%+ potential savings per transaction on acquisitions.*Initiated a $2 Million+ annual incentive program using industry resources, strategies, new technologies (e.g., Amazon Prime for Business, Supplier Enablement, CRM, etc.).*Led the efforts related to the purchase and oversight of 100+ owned and leased facilities; and the management of construction and maintenance projects for all capital expenditure activities.
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U.S. Bank
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President / National Sales Manager, Dealer Services
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Feb 2016 - Aug 2018
Recruited to create and deploy sales strategies for National. Responsible for sales, market development, major account management/planning, contract negotiations, bid/proposal development, strategic partnerships, and formulation of multi-level dealer relationships with key stakeholders.Select Achievements*Created a $2.5 Billion new business pipeline through expansion in previously untapped markets and executing of a national accounts’ strategy that generated $700MM in financing proposals. Consistently surpassed $1MM annual income target, regularly generating $1.6MM+.*Implemented $2.5 Million annual incentive program for Fortune 300 client by designing and implementing innovative financial products and services.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President / National Sales Manager, Chase Auto Finance
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Dec 2011 - Nov 2015
Recruited to transform languishing sales department, boost new client commitments; manage direct sales effort, develop national account go-to-market strategy, capture business through loan growth, and increase adaptation of banking and financial services products. Select Achievements*Created and delivered sales training program to position 60+ business development executives for long-term growth and success; provided hands-on coaching over end-to-end client lifecycle resulting in YOY loan portfolio growth of $1.5 Billion, 2014.*Improved cross-functional relationships between management and sales staff by enhancing tracking/feedback methods, collaborating with IT division to tailor Salesforce processes.
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Group 1 Automotive
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President / Manager, Corporate Development Group
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Jan 2006 - Apr 2010
Recruited to strengthen enterprise portfolio and expand market share and presence into new markets in US and UK. Accountable for implementing corporate development strategies and processes to solidify cross-functional relationships between corporate and regional business units; develop and implement acquisition and divestiture strategy to meet EPS and ROI targets. Led four direct and 15 indirect employees and reported directly to the CEO.Select Achievements*Pursued domestic and international acquisition and growth strategy. Generating $1.1 Billion (net) in new revenue through 20+ acquisitions and divestitures including $240 Million (revenues) in the UK.*Led the efforts related to the purchase and oversight of 150 owned and leased facilities; and the management of construction and maintenance projects for all capital expenditure activities.
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Education
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University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General -
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Amberton University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General
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