About Us

COX AUTOMOTIVE

YOUR PARTNER IN AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE

At Cox Automotive, we’re dedicated to enhancing our clients’ capabilities through a family legacy of innovation. Our focus is refining our offerings to expedite vehicle transactions and provide smooth transitions from online to in-person experiences. Our integrated technologies and services form robust omnichannel capabilities that propel the automotive industry forward.

Our mission is clear: transform the way the world buys, sells, owns, and uses vehicles. As a family-led enterprise, we are committed to putting clients first with continuous innovation and collaboration. Our team, comprised of seasoned automotive experts and trailblazers, is united in a client-obsessed culture to drive shared success. We offer predictive insights to anticipate trends and advanced technology for a seamless experience, equipping our clients with the tools to satisfy consumer demands and secure a prosperous future.

At Cox Automotive, we don’t just aim for your success; we make it our mission. Let’s transform the future of automotive retail, together.

Our People

Passion drives our people to make magic happen for dealers, lenders, manufacturers, and car shoppers alike. We are car people propelling the automotive industry forward with a singular mission: transform the way the world buys, sells, owns, and uses vehicles.

Our Leadership

We’re committed to a workplace where everyone can share their big ideas, diverse voices are heard, and innovation flourishes. Meet a few of our leaders that help make it happen:

Lori Whittman

President Retail Solutions
Lori is President of Retail Solutions for Cox Automotive, overseeing the growth and strategic direction of powerhouse brands including Autotrader®, Kelley Blue Book®, Dealertrack®, Dealer.com, VinSolutions, and Xtime.

Her focus is on creating best-in-class experiences through the power of Cox Automotive’s data and people, furthering the company’s commitment to transforming the industry for consumers, dealers, lenders, and OEMs.

Lori credits a people-centric working environment as a critical factor in her success helping Cox Automotive clients thrive in the quickly evolving automotive industry.

Jessica Stafford

Senior Vice President of Consumer Solutions
Jessica Stafford leads a team of over 2,000, running Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book as well as Dealer.com and Cox Automotive’s Ecommerce solution. Jessica is focused on driving strategy and innovation to make the car shopping and buying experience personalized, seamless, and easy.

Jonathan Schwartz

Senior Vice President of Retail Sales and Performance Management
Jonathan leads a team that provides dealers, lenders, and manufacturers with the products and solutions they need to improve performance and long-term results.

Greta Crowley

Vice President of Marketing
Greta is the vice president of retail marketing for Cox Automotive, leading a range of brands and products, focusing on strategy and implementation of online and offline marketing.

Kelly Mulroney

Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering
Kelly leads the enterprise product, solution delivery, and platform services centers of excellence. She has over 25 years of experience in product management, user experience, and digital strategy.

Nuan Openshaw-Dion

Vice President of Operations – Dealer Marketing
Nuan oversees work associated with Dealer.com Websites, Advertising, Managed Services, and Automotive Marketing Platform, focusing on building enduring value for dealerships.

Putting people and planet first

What makes us different is what binds us together. We are passionate about leaving the world a better place than we found it. Our culture is built on family values and high-performing mindsets.

We Care About our People and Communities

We are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we do business. We’ve implemented initiatives to drive positive change including environmental sustainability, education, and community development. We are proud to have achieved our first sustainability goal: to be Zero Waste to Landfill by 2024.

What Drives Us?

At Cox Automotive, our driving force is the unwavering belief that every team member plays a crucial role. We provide abundant growth opportunities, encourage excellence, and lead the industry with innovative solutions.

Success Stems from Inclusion

We believe inclusion is a golden thread that unleashes the potential of our employees, business, and so much more. Cox Automotive is committed to fostering a culture where every employee feels recognized, respected, and empowered to build a better future.

Our Eco-friendly Commitment

As part of the Cox Enterprises family, we’re proud of our commitment to community health, well-being, and sustainability. We actively practice eco-friendly measures through Cox Conserves.