Auto Finance News is pleased to announce that Arivo Acceptance Chief Executive Landon Starr and Vice President of Account Servicing Shaun Tilley will join discussions on subprime auto lending and AI and automation during Auto Finance Summit 2025, taking place Oct. 15-17 at the Bellagio Las Vegas.

Landon Starr

Starr, who was named CEO in February 2024, has served in leadership positions at Arivo for more than seven years. Before Arivo, he worked at Clearlink and American Express. He also sits on TransUnion’s Auto Advisory Board.

He will join speakers from Consumer Portfolio Services, Global Lending Services and Lendbuzz for a panel discussion on growth in underserved markets during “New avenues in subprime and near-prime auto lending” on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m. local time.

Tilley became vice president of account servicing in March 2024 but has worked for Arivo for more than six years, including as director of account servicing, refinance manager and recovery manager. Before Arivo, he spent more than nine years at Draper, Utah-based Prestige Financial Services.

Tilley will join speakers from PenFed Credit Union and SameDay Auto Finance to discuss AI and automation during the panel “Improving collections and servicing through AI and automation,” also scheduled for 3 p.m. local time on Oct. 16.

Shaun Tilley

Arivo’s managed portfolio sits at about $550 million. It’s gearing up to become the captive finance arm of Ken Garff Automotive Group in early 2026.

View the full event agenda here.

Auto Finance Summit 2025 provides attendees with a blend of intimate networking opportunities, unique workshops and a chance to hear from industry leaders on topics such as compliance, fraud management, vehicle sales and dealer and lender relationships.

Auto Finance Summit 2025, the premier industry event for auto lending and leasing, returns Oct. 15-17 at the Bellagio Las Vegas. Learn more about Auto Finance Summit 2025 and register here.