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Stephen M. Rowley is President of Cox Automotive, a global automotive services and software company whose vision is to transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars. Rowley is responsible for a family of brands that together make car dealers more successful and car buyers more satisfied, including auto industry leaders such as Autotrader, Dealer.com, Dealertrack, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim, NextGear Capital, vAuto and Xtime.

Rowley previously served as the Executive Vice President of Cox Business. In this role, he was responsible for the strategic direction of the high-growth division that delivered more than $2 billion in annual revenue. He oversaw all sales, operations, product development and marketing for business customers, including wholesale services for telecom carriers. Prior to leading Cox Business, Rowley was the Vice President of sales and field operations for Cox Business’ western U.S. markets where he served as the chief liaison between corporate headquarters and the western markets with oversight on local strategic planning, sales performance, marketing, back office, customer installations and capital investment.

Prior to joining Cox Business, Rowley was Vice President of Alliances and Partners at Sprint, where he managed relationships with more than 500 partners, generating $250 million in annual revenue. In addition, Rowley was responsible for the strategic direction of the Telemetry group where he negotiated and managed contracts with Dell, Sony, HP and others. In his 11 years with Sprint, Rowley held key senior leadership roles in the sales organizations as Vice President of Enterprise, Vice President of General Business and Vice President of Sales for Sprint’s Broadband Division.

In addition to extensive telecommunications experience, Rowley spent 12 years as a key executive at People’s Choice TV, having held positions such as Vice President General Manager of Chicago, Tucson and Phoenix and later, the Vice President of Sales and Operations for the company.

He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Iowa State University. Steve is married to Susan and they have three children, Timothy, Collin Patrick and Maggie.

As Chief People Officer for Cox Automotive, Michele Parks oversees the development of a high-performance culture and talent management program. She also promotes career opportunities and policies that advocate diversity, inclusion and equity.

Previously, Parks served as the senior vice president of HR Service Delivery for Cox Communications overseeing the Human Resource Business Partners and the HR Shared Services (Employee Service Center) organization.

Prior to joining the Cox family, Parks worked in the telecommunications and hospitality industries in a variety of HR leadership roles with increasing responsibilities.

Parks is a member of Women in Cable and Telecommunications (WICT) and of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). She earned a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Master of Science from Rochester Institute of Technology and certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Scott LeTourneau is executive vice president and chief financial officer at Cox Automotive, a global automotive services and software company whose vision is to transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of the privately-owned Cox Enterprises, Inc. LeTourneau leads the teams responsible for financial operations, corporate finance and accounting, as well as the company’s financial solutions business, NextGear Capital.

Over his 20-plus year career, he has been a strategic finance leader focused on the development and execution of inorganic growth strategies. He previously served as senior vice president of corporate development for Cox Enterprises where he led the execution of acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures and divestitures for Cox Enterprises, Cox Automotive and Cox Communications. Prior to joining Cox Enterprises, LeTourneau served as vice president of corporate development for Cox Communications.

Since joining Cox in 2012, he has executed more than 55 strategic transactions with an aggregate deal value of more than $12 billion to help Cox Enterprises and its operating businesses unlock new growth opportunities and create long-term value. He has helped Cox Enterprises enter new diversified growth markets through strategic transactions with Mucci Farms, BrightFarms, Axios, OpenGov, Nexus Circular and Amplify. Additionally, LeTourneau helped Cox Communications enter adjacent growth markets through the acquisitions of Segra, Unite Private Networks and RapidScale, and generated attractive financial returns through strategic investments in InSite Wireless Group and EdgeConnex.

In addition to his corporate development roles, LeTourneau served on the boards of Unite Private Networks, InSite Wireless Group and EdgeConneX. He partnered closely with the executive leadership teams and equity partners as the companies successfully executed transformational growth strategies.

Prior to joining Cox, LeTourneau served as the vice president of corporate development for PGi, an equity analyst for Priderock Management and an investment banking analyst in the M&A group of First Union Securities (formerly Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co.).

He earned his MBA from the University of Virginia and holds a bachelor’s degree from Washington and Lee University. He and his wife Dana live in Atlanta and have three children.

Ken Kraft is the Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Cox Automotive, a global automotive services and software company that is part of family-owned, Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises.

He leads the sales and marketing teams across all Cox Automotive brands, including Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim, vAuto, Dealertrack, NextGear Capital, CentralDispatch, and FleetNet America. Ken oversees more than 3,000 employees across a unified sales and marketing team that delivers industry-leading innovative solutions to better serve clients and drive profitable growth.
With over 35 years of leadership experience, Ken is known for his visionary approach and extensive sales, marketing, and communications expertise. He excels in leading major transformations and is deeply passionate about developing and engaging team members at all levels.
Before joining Cox Automotive, Ken led marketing and sales operations at Cox Business, the $3B+ commercial services division of Cox Communications. Prior to joining Cox, Ken had a long-standing career in telecommunications, leading marketing, communications, product, and sales teams at AT&T, BellSouth, and Sprint.

Ken is a proud graduate of the University of South Carolina and is honored to serve on the Dean’s Leadership Council for the College of Information and Communications. A longtime resident of Atlanta, Ken is passionate about giving back to the community and environmental stewardship.

Ken currently sits on the board of the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and previously served on the boards of the Trust for Public Land, Woodruff Arts Center, Fernbank Museum, Adaptive Spirit, and the Sandy Springs Education Force.

Marianne Johnson is EVP & chief product officer at Cox Automotive, where she leads the company’s product, engineering, data, security and technology teams, as well as the new product innovation discipline.

In her role, Johnson partners closely with the Cox Automotive executive team to deliver innovative solutions that create opportunities for the company’s clients while driving sustainable growth for Cox Automotive. Johnson led Cox Automotive’s technology and data transformation to become cloud-native and data-first. As a result, our data intelligence engine enables Cox Automotive’s breadth of data-driven AI solutions including generative AI and agentic AI transformation at scale.

As a 37-year veteran in the FinTech field, Johnson has helped shape the space, both through a technology and product innovation lens, and is applying her wealth of experience across the Cox Automotive ecosystem.

Before joining Cox Automotive, Johnson was at First Data where she was head of product innovation and technology for the network and security solutions line of business and senior vice president of enterprise commercialization.

Prior to First Data, Johnson was an executive vice president at Elavon, a U.S. Bank company, where she led global product innovation. Before Elavon, she served as a key driver of strategic growth at Equifax as senior vice president of U.S. growth and operations where she successfully delivered new product innovation that resulted in significant revenue growth and served as an impetus for future innovations.

Johnson is a well-respected and awarded member of the technology industry, and she embodies the Cox spirit through her commitment to community. She recently stepped into the role of co-chair for Cox Automotive’s “Empow[HER]” employee resource group. She has been named one of Automotive News’ “100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry” in 2025, the top Chief Product Officers in the 2024 CPO Awards, presented by Products That Count, one of the top chief product officers driving business transformation in 2024 by CIO World, one of the top Women Worth Watching® by Profiles in Diversity Journal® and Woman of the Year by The Technology Association of Georgia. She was also honored in 2011 as a Turknett Leadership Character Award Nominee. She’s expanded her community involvement to include supporting the United Way and WIT – Women in Technology.

Amy Mills is the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for Cox Automotive. Serving in this strategic role for nearly seven years, Mills has been dedicated to developing and executing the company’s long-term strategy to enhance growth and profitability.

A strong, versatile, and values-based leader, Mills has been pivotal in creating and implementing a wide range of innovative solutions across Cox Automotive’s connected business portfolio. Her efforts have solidified Cox Automotive’s reputation as a leader in car buying, selling, ownership, and the lifecycle of electric vehicles. This includes integrated wholesale and consumer marketplace solutions for buyers and sellers. Under her leadership, Cox Automotive has become the undisputed leader in EV battery lifecycle management, as well as in the assessment of used EV condition, valuation, and battery health.

Since joining Cox in 2001, Mills has held numerous leadership roles in brand marketing, product management, and client service. She oversaw the multi-dimensional strategy that led to the integration of Manheim, Autotrader Group and Dealertrack into Cox Automotive. Mills also spearheaded the development of Manheim’s digital commerce solutions and marketing strategy for key customer accounts during the introduction of the Simulcast live bid platform at Manheim.

Mills holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Media and Marketing from Appalachian State University. Active in the Atlanta community, she serves as a board member of 3Keys, a non-profit on a mission to provide affordable permanent housing and supportive services for adults facing the challenges of mental illness and homelessness.

Grace Huang leads Cox Automotive’s Inventory Solutions division. The group connects Manheim, the nation’s largest wholesale vehicle marketplace, with a suite of powerful global inventory management solutions, such as vAuto, Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer and Upside. Groups that report to Grace include Manheim Marketplace, Manheim Digital, Inventory Management Solutions, Safety, Logistics and Cox Automotive International.

Huang is evolving Manheim to transform the used vehicle marketplace into a single connected client experience that is maximized for interactions across digital and physical platforms. This includes unifying digital channels such as Manheim.com and Manheim Express with vAuto’s business intelligence and tools to help clients compete more effectively and profitably. Her role also extends to strengthening Cox Automotive’s leadership and innovations in the areas of mobility, AI and vehicle imaging and EV battery health.

Previously, Huang served as senior vice president of Manheim Inventory Services. In this role, she was responsible for auction operations, digital services and the execution of an enhanced auction model that led to greater efficiencies for dealers and commercial clients. She also led the creation of a vehicle services strategy that has positioned Manheim as the integration point for numerous Cox Automotive brands.

Huang joined Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises in 2007 and has managed numerous strategic initiatives across the Cox family of companies. She has served as vice president of Enterprise Product Planning for Cox Automotive, as well as held senior director roles in Corporate Development at Cox Enterprises, Corporate Strategy for Cox Media Group and Business Development at Cox Autotrader.

Huang’s industry honors and leadership recognitions are numerous. They include Northwood University’s “2022 Distinguished Women Award,” Automotive News’ 2021 “All-Star” in Remarketing” and “Notable Champion of Diversity,” Automotive News’ “100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry” in 2020, a 2019 profile in Auto Remarketing’s “Power 300” edition, a “Women who Mean Business” in 2019 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, inclusion in Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 2018 Women Worth Watching,” and Auto Remarketing’s “Women in Remarketing” in 2017.

Huang’s leadership also extends to volunteering her time and talent to support the community and industry. She is chair of the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, where she advocates for diversity and inclusion as one of the organization’s key metrics. Other leadership roles include serving on the advisory council for Endeavor Atlanta, part of a global movement that supports the next generation of entrepreneurs by promoting job and wealth creation, sustained economic growth and a culture of giving back. She also sits on the board of trustees for The Walker School in Atlanta, along with a diverse group of business and community leaders. In partnership with other Asian American leaders, she launched the Atlanta Asian Executive Leadership Roundtable that includes senior Asian leaders from across the region and she serves as an executive co-sponsor of Cox’s LOTUS Asian American Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group (ERG).

Huang earned a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
She resides in Atlanta with her husband Jeff and has two children. She enjoys travel and spending time with her family.

Joe George is president of Cox Automotive’s Fleet Solutions, overseeing the company’s shared fleet management and consumer mobility solutions.

An industry veteran with almost three decades of experience working with Cox Automotive and several of its brands, George began his career with Manheim as an auction employee and rose through the ranks at operating locations to become marketing manager, general sales manager and assistant general manager. Later he joined the company’s executive team, becoming senior vice president of Product Development, as well as group vice president of Manheim Digital.

Most recently, George was president of Cox Automotive’s Media Solutions Group, overseeing the Autotrader, Dealer.com and Kelley Blue Book brands and leading the integration of some of Cox Automotive’s best-known and most-respected platforms.
He previously served as the senior vice president of Assurance and Reconditioning for Manheim. He was responsible for wholesale and retail services strategy and execution, leading efforts to deliver innovative end-to-end inventory solutions and a high level of client service that support dealer success.

Prior to that, George served as senior vice president and chief strategy officer for Cox Automotive. Earlier in his career as vice president of Dealer Services, chief product officer and senior vice president of Operations, he helped launch Autotrader and held several leadership positions with Autotrader’s parent company, including president, Cox Autotrader/AutoMart Publishing.

George holds Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science degrees from The Ohio State University. He is an active community volunteer, supporting St. Vincent de Paul Society, Marist Way and serving as chairman of the board of trustees for Notre Dame Academy.

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

Her focus is on building retail connections through the power of the tech and service giant’s data and people, to further the company’s commitment to transforming the industry by creating vehicle access, business success and a more sustainable planet for everyone.

Prior to her current role, she held the position of Senior Vice President of Dealer Software Solutions at Cox Automotive for six years, where she led and built client-value driven connections across four brands: VinSolutions, Xtime, Dealer.com, and Dealertrack DMS, representing more than $1 billion in annual revenue. Lori has led significant growth across these and other Cox Automotive brands, including leading VinSolutions as it doubled its number of clients in five years.

In 2015, just two years after joining the automotive industry, Lori was recognized by Automotive News as one of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry, a prestigious list compiled every five years to recognize top female executives at automakers, suppliers and dealerships nationwide. In 2016, she was also recognized by the Kansas City Business Journal as a “Women Who Mean Business” honoree.

Before joining Cox Automotive in 2013, Lori had more than a decade of experience as a consultant leading large technology projects for Accenture. Before that, she led Field Technology at H&R Block, and she served in several roles of increasing responsibility at Freightquote, including the general management of one of their acquisitions, Rockwell Transportation. Lori holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business administration from the University of Kansas.