Auto Finance News is pleased to announce that Kevin Reen, head of Wells Fargo Auto, will join an executive dialogue at Auto Finance Summit 2025, returning Oct. 15-17 at the Bellagio Las Vegas.  

View the full event agenda here. 

Kevin Reen

Reen was named head of Wells Fargo’s auto business in June after serving as head of home lending at the bank since April 2023. He has more than 20 years of experience in consumer lending and has been with Wells since 2020. Prior to that, he held credit risk roles at JPMorgan Chase. 

Wells Fargo Auto originated $6.9 billion in receivables in the second quarter, up 86.5% year over year. The bank’s portfolio stood at $42.9 billion. Wells Fargo was the 11th-largest auto lender by outstandings at yearend 2024, according to the latest Big Wheels Rankings data. 

Reen will join executives from Bank of America and Hyundai Capital America to discuss management strategies to navigate squeezed credit markets, inflation and prepare for 2026. 

The Auto Finance Summit provides unique networking opportunities across workshops, luncheons and roundtable discussions as well as chances to dive deep into industry trends across dealer and lender relationships, subprime financing, digital strategies, compliance, fraud management and underwriting.  

To nominate an executive or company for the event’s annual 2025 Auto Finance Excellence Awards, which celebrate achievements in the automotive lending and leasing industry, visit here.  

Learn more about Auto Finance Summit 2025 and take advantage of early-bird registration before Aug. 29 here.