NextGear Capital rang in the new year with the promotion of three individuals from Cox Automotive to fill key roles on its client-facing team, strengthen its partnerships and further its commitment to independent dealers.  

“Our people are the key to our success, and I could not be more excited about these team members stepping into new roles that serve our valued clients,” said NextGear Capital President Scott Maybee. “These leaders bring a proven track record of success to NextGear Capital and Cox Automotive, and I know they will help us develop even stronger relationships that will help drive mutual success.”

• Kali Gipson joins NextGear Capital’s sales team as a regional sales director. He started at Cox in 2013 and spent the last seven years at Manheim Houston where he led the dealer sales team.
• Lori Shaw has been promoted to portfolio director. She joined NextGear Capital in 2013, working primarily in risk management.
• Tracy Warner has also been promoted to portfolio director. With a background in banking, Shaw joined NextGear Capital in 2012 as a portfolio manager in Syracuse, N.Y.