Auto Finance News is pleased to announce that Sean Murphy, president and chief executive of Western American Loan, will join a discussion on empowering lender and dealer collaboration during Auto Finance Summit East 2025, taking place May 12-14 at the JW Marriott in Nashville, Tenn. 

Sean Murphy

View the full event agenda here. 

Murphy, who joined Western American Loan in February, previously spent 31 years at Chandler, Ariz.-based dealership group Earnhardt Auto Centers. There, he worked as vice president of finance and director of finance, among other positions. His previous positions involved managing process flows, managing a centralized finance division and negotiating contracts. 

Western American Loan, based in Glendale, Ariz., has provided subprime auto financing since 1965.  

Murphy and other panelists at Auto Finance Summit East will discuss: 

• Navigating tariffs, incentives and leasing while balancing supply; 
• Investing in tech where it matters: What dealers need from lenders; and 
• How dealers and lenders can support aftermarket product sales and financing.

Auto Finance Summit East 2025 provides a unique backdrop for attendees to network during workshops, receptions and roundtable discussions. Industry leaders will also dive into pertinent industry trends across auto tariffs and pricing, compliance, digital strategies, subprime lending and auto refinancing.  

Learn more about Auto Finance Summit East 2025 and register here.