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Our Secret Sauce

Market leading technology and the right people.

At Odessa, we live and breathe asset finance

Our team comprises tenured experts with years of experience in the asset finance industry.

Passionate people invested in your success

We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and becoming an extension to your team. You can leverage the combined power of our resources and technology.

A team of experts who embrace change

Our knowledge of asset finance is unmatched. We embrace and adapt to the evolving market and help you do the same.

Meet some of our talented asset finance experts at Odessa

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Coby Aldridge
Senior Product Owner

Coby brings close to 15 years of experience in asset and auto finance. His expertise encompasses vital functions such as funding, credit operations, and operational transformation, particularly with auto finance captives.

Proficient in technical and operational aspects, he drives customer value and operational efficiencies. He holds a CLFP certification, reflecting his commitment to excellence.

Coby Aldridge
Senior Product Owner
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Dustin Wesner
VP, Product Management

Dustin brings over 25 years of valuable experience in leading strategic projects, managing customer care, and innovating processes for auto finance captives. Dustin’s remarkable career includes consultative roles at Deloitte and PwC, where he honed his skills in driving business strategies that enhance innovation and customer service.

He is passionate about crafting and executing strategies that not only achieve tangible results but also set new benchmarks in customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Dustin Wesner
VP, Product Management
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Kyle Gershman
AVP, Product Success

Kyle collaborates with our customers to optimize their reporting and data analytics objectives. He has over 34 years of experience in multinational systems integrations with the last 17 years focused within the leasing industry.

With a robust background in both consulting and operational roles, Kyle excels in driving continuous process improvement and leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges. Kyle also enjoys public speaking at Odessa’s User Conferences and ELFA.

Kyle Gershman
AVP, Product Success
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Leonard Lane
SVP, Product Management

Leonard’s 30+ years of industry background with a notable 23 years as VP of Operations Development for a leading independent financial services and leasing company, makes him an invaluable member of Odessa. His deep understanding of industry trends, challenges, and the inner workings of asset finance and auto lending companies sets him apart.

Leonard is a CLFP-certified professional. He also volunteers as an instructor of CLFP exam preparation classes to foster deeper understanding across the industry.

Leonard Lane
SVP, Product Management
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Neil Kallel
Senior Solutions Architect

Neil comes with over 15 years of experience as a product owner, consultant, and business analyst within the equipment, auto finance and wholesale sectors. Renowned for his project management assistance and exceptional user support, Neil encompasses a deep understanding of financial products including classic credit, leasing, revolving and stock financing.

His proficiency in drafting functional specifications and providing user support make him a vital asset when it comes to translating complex financial concepts into effective solutions.

Neil Kallel
Senior Solutions Architect
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Noura Abouelhouda
Principal Solutions Architect

Noura has spent 12+ years in the asset finance industry, encompassing roles as a product designer, functional consultant, and team leader. Her extensive background in implementing Core Banking software for over a decade along with her creative problem-solving capabilities helps her to navigate complex projects for middle to large enterprises.

Noura’s in-depth understanding of customers and their challenges enables her to communicate better with customers, ensuring their needs are met comprehensively.

Noura Abouelhouda
Principal Solutions Architect
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Sumandeep Kaur
SVP, Product Management

Sumandeep brings over 20 years of leadership experience in technology and digital transformation within large financial services captives. Her roles have included CIO, Digital Transformation Lead, and Enterprise Architect/Strategist. Sumandeep's key strengths include IT vision and strategy formulation, business process optimization, and leading-edge technology implementation.

Known for her collaborative approach at all organizational levels, she excels in building high-performing teams and improving customer journeys through design thinking and advanced technology.

Sumandeep Kaur
SVP, Product Management
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Susan Bostian
SVP, Delivery Management

Susan brings over 25 years of comprehensive experience in technology and leadership roles, with 14 years dedicated to the financial sector. Susan has a proven track record of aligning technology solutions with business strategies.

Her background in delivery implementation and consulting services for top-tier consulting firms make her an indispensable team member when it comes to managing large-scale technology projects.

Susan Bostian
SVP, Delivery Management
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Tony McCormick
Solutions Architect

Tony brings over 22 years of knowledge in equipment finance and leasing, specializing in solution architecture and technology administration. With a master’s in business administration and certifications such as CLFP, PMP, CSPO, CSM, and SAFE-A, Tony’s educational background and credentials highlight his deep understanding of the industry, business acumen, and agile methodologies.

His extensive knowledge and skills make him an invaluable asset in developing and implementing technology solutions that drive efficiency and innovation.

Tony McCormick
Solutions Architect
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Vijay Sekar
VP, Delivery Management

Vijay brings over 20 years of experience in the BFSI domain. With a background as a business analyst, consultant, and project manager across enterprise captives and lending institutions, Vijay has amassed over 14 years of industry involvement.

His in-depth understanding of core banking solutions positions him as a specialist in Core Banking Transformation and Business Consulting for BFSI, underlining his significant contributions to financial services solutions and innovations.

Vijay Sekar
VP, Delivery Management
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