Vegas Summit Shocker: Auto Finance Titan with $932M Portfolio to Reveal the Future of Car Deals

LAS VEGAS – The high-stakes world of auto finance is abuzz with anticipation for what promises to be a game-changing event this fall. All eyes are turning to the prestigious Auto Finance Summit 2025, where an industry heavyweight is set to pull back the curtain on the future of lender and dealer relationships.

Taking center stage at the Bellagio Las Vegas will be Jeffrey Butler, the distinguished President of AutoNation Finance. A true veteran with over 25 years of deep experience in consumer lending, Butler is a voice that commands attention. His formidable career includes serving as president of CIG Financial before its pivotal acquisition by AutoNation in 2022, as well as holding a significant role at the lending giant AmeriCredit. His presence alone signals a session of immense value for industry insiders.

The summit, running from October 15-17, will feature Butler on a highly anticipated panel discussion scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16, at 2:15 p.m. The session, titled “Strategic partnerships: new opportunities for alliances and collaboration,” is poised to deliver groundbreaking insights that could reshape industry strategies for years to come.

Attendees will get an exclusive look into several critical areas, as Butler and his fellow experts dive deep into:

• The Unvarnished Truth: A candid assessment of the current state of lender-dealer collaborations, exposing the friction points and highlighting the untapped potential for powerful synergy.

• The Ultimate Partnership Playbook: A practical, insider's guide on how to forge and cultivate bulletproof alliances with major dealer groups, turning simple transactions into long-term, profitable relationships.

• The Coming Tech Revolution: An exploration of the cutting-edge technology poised to completely revolutionize industry partnerships, driving unprecedented efficiency and strengthening the ties that bind lenders and dealers.

Butler’s perspective is backed by serious financial clout. He leads AutoNation Finance, which ended 2024 as the 69th-largest auto lender in the nation, commanding an impressive portfolio valued at $932 million, according to data from Big Wheels. When a leader with that level of influence speaks, the entire industry pays attention. For anyone looking to gain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving auto finance landscape, this is one Las Vegas session you simply cannot afford to miss.