AFSA is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry.
My career started as a Programmer/Analyst at Boeing and later led to 21 Years in lending, 11 years of that in auto finance, and 16 years in software. My diverse background has led me to Odessa combining all of those experiences in one place. My most important lesson has been to value relationships with the people you meet along the way. The world is a small place, and you never know when you will cross paths again. I have been lucky enough to not only have one mentor who was instrumental in my career, but rather a collection of people who motivated me to keep striving forward.
If I could tell my younger self one thing, it would be that if you work hard and build trust by doing the right things, everything will fall into place.
Women’s History Month | Heather Slyman
Mar 08, 2024
AFSA is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry.
My career started as a Programmer/Analyst at Boeing and later led to 21 Years in lending, 11 years of that in auto finance,… Read the rest
Industry Expertise | Strategic Video Engagement: The Game-Changer in Future-Ready Auto Finance
Mar 07, 2024
AFSA’s Industry Expertise allows Business Partners to provide thought leadership and best practices information directly with AFSA member companies. For more information about taking part, contact Grace McGurn.
Behind the Wheel: Allied… Read the rest
A Case for Rules of the Road
Mar 06, 2024
Across our country, American households have faced several years of challenging economic times. Inflation, while the rate is decreasing, has taken a serious bite out of everyone’s monthly budgets for such basic goods as gas and groceries.… Read the rest
AFSA on Colorado’s HB 1148
Feb 29, 2024
This week, AFSA’s State Government Affairs team sent a comment letter to the Colorado General Assembly regarding its HB 1148 on consumer lending laws.
In the letter AFSA raises concerns that if passed as drafted the bill will worsen access … Read the rest
This Week in Washington
Feb 29, 2024
It has been a busy week as legislators make the most of this year’s extra day. Surprise announcements, important roundtable discussions, funding deals, and legislative markups have ensured that Leap Week 2024 has not been boring.
The End … Read the rest
Who Will Supervise the Supervisor?
Feb 27, 2024
Recently, the CFPB ordered federal supervision for an installment lender and another installment lender agreed to supervision. Federal supervision is unnecessary as traditional installment lenders are supervised in each state in which… Read the rest
Road to 2024: The Election Outlook | 2024 Independents Conference & Expo
Feb 27, 2024
Join the bipartisan polling team for NBC News’ national political survey for a fast-paced, engaging, and entertaining session on the latest insights and trends leading into this fall’s national and state elections.
Sponsored… Read the rest
AFSA Education Foundation in Action
Feb 23, 2024
Last Thursday, the AFSA Education Foundation (AFSAEF) collaborated with the National Math Foundation (NMF) to host a webinar, Math Matters in Life: Personal Finance and Future Success.
Nearly 200 math and personal finance educators and… Read the rest
AFSA Promotes Financial Inclusion
Feb 23, 2024
This week, AFSA provided information to the Department of the Treasury on how our members are promoting financial inclusion for the American consumer. The Presidential Commission for Financial Inclusion at U.S. Treasury Department is… Read the rest
Champions Club Speaker Announced!
Feb 21, 2024
AFSA is pleased to confirm that two-time NBA champion, college All-American, and award-winning broadcaster Kenny Smith will serve as the 2024 Champions Club keynote speaker at the 2024 Independents Conference and Expo.
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