George Fussell, President & CEO of SAFCO was recently appointed to the AFSA Board of Directors. He also serves on the Independents Section Board, Independent Auto Finance Executives Group and the State Government Affairs Committee.
Starting in 1979, Mr. Fussell grew his used car dealership to be the largest independent dealer in the state of Florida. SAFCO was founded in 1990 as his captive lender. In 2004, after the sale of his dealership to AutoNation, SAFCO began offering indirect financing for dealers throughout Florida, Georgia, and Texas. Today the company conducts business in 32 markets and currently employs 125 people, conducting its loan servicing operations out of its Orlando, FL office. SAFCO’s Corporate Office is in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Mr. Fussell is responsible for transitioning SAFCO from a traditional, manual-based finance company into a technological and data-driven organization. He is also a recognized leader in the dispensation of distressed portfolios through SAFCO’s Portfolio Services Division. He has worked with several major national and international financial institutions and private equity companies on foreclosure consulting, whole loan purchasing, workouts and more.
Fussell Appointed to AFSA Board
Sep 03, 2020
George Fussell, President & CEO of SAFCO was recently appointed to the AFSA Board of Directors. He also serves on the Independents Section Board, Independent Auto Finance Executives Group and the State Government Affairs Committee.… Read the rest
Need a Resource While We Upgrade?
Sep 02, 2020
If you require a resource while we upgrade afsaonline.org, please reach out to an AFSA staff member directly. Alternatively, send an email to communications@afsamail.org. We’re happy to help.… Read the rest
Launching the new Afsaonline.org
Sep 02, 2020
This morning, AFSA is launching a new and completely re-designed afsaonline.org. You may notice some odd behavior over the next several hours as make this transition. Additionally, your profile and meeting registration will be unavailable.… Read the rest
Remove the Rate Cap from the Jobs and Neighborhood Investment Act
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The objectives of the bipartisan, bicameral legislation, Jobs and Neighborhood Investment Act, are laudable. These bills, H.R. 7709 and S. 4255, direct billions in new investments to help low-income and minority communities withstand… Read the rest
SGA Focuses on Optional Protection Products in Whitepaper
Sep 01, 2020
This week AFSA’s State Government Affairs (SGA) team published a white paper on Optional Protection Products. Optional protection products—sometimes referred to as ancillary or voluntary protection products—are sold and financed… Read the rest
Joint Trades Comment on FCC’s Call Blocking Efforts
Sep 01, 2020
This week, AFSA joined other trade groups in commenting on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) proposed rulemaking to implement the TRACED Act. Specifically, the trades expressed support for the FCC’s goal of eliminating illegal… Read the rest
September Featured Partner: ACI
Sep 01, 2020
The featured Business Partner for August is ACI. We asked them a few questions about their business and what they’re seeing in the economy. Learn more at aciworldwide.com.
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“Iron Man” Cal Ripken Jr. to Keynote AFSA Annual Meeting
Aug 31, 2020
AFSA is pleased to announce that Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, “Iron Man” Cal Ripken Jr., has joined the lineup as a keynote speaker for the 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting & Independents Conference & Expo. Mr. Ripken will join the… Read the rest
September Featured Partner: ACI
Aug 31, 2020
The featured Business Partner for August is ACI. We asked them a few questions about their business and what they’re seeing in the economy. Learn more at aciworldwide.com.
What is the most important issue facing your company right … Read the rest
Disregard non-AFSA Solicitations
Aug 31, 2020
AFSA is aware of several scam companies and individuals posing as AFSA staff members, offering a variety of professional contact lists. Many of the most recent messages offer discounted lists because of the need to cancel/postpone… Read the rest