The National Automotive Finance Association elected new officers for its executive committee last week during the 28th annual Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.

The group set to serve one-year terms will be led by president Claudia Plascencia, who is senior vice president at Resolvion. Joining Plascencia on the executive committee will be:

—Chairman: Micky Watts, senior vice president, Anderson Brothers Bank

—Vice president: Suzi Straffon, director of finance company markets and sales development, Allied Solutions

—Secretary: Matt Burke, CEO, Center Street Finance

—Treasurer: Dan Baggett, senior vice president of compliance and loan servicing, SAFCO

“I am thrilled to welcome the executive committee members to their new roles,” NAF Association executive director Jennifer Martin said in a news release. “Their leadership, vision, and dedication will undoubtedly steer our association toward continued growth and excellence. I look forward to working closely with them to serve the needs of our members and advance our shared goals.”

Among previous Women in Collections and Recoveries and Women in Remarketing honorees, the NAF Association highlighted that Plascencia is a seasoned professional known for her extensive experience in automotive finance, recovery solutions and commitment to industry excellence.

And Plascencia’s employer is excited for her to be getting this opportunity.

“Claudia’s exceptional leadership abilities, unwavering dedication and profound commitment to the auto finance and repossession industry have resulted in her deserving achievement of this prestigious position. Her strategic vision and inclusive approach will undoubtedly foster innovation and drive meaningful progress for the entire industry,” Resolvion said in a post on LinkedIn.

“We are incredibly proud of her achievements and excited about the positive impact she will make at the National Automotive Finance Association,” the company continued.

The NAF Association noted that its executive committee plays a pivotal role in guiding its strategic direction, overseeing key initiatives, and representing the interests of its members.

“With their diverse backgrounds and shared passion for advancing automotive finance, the newly elected officers are poised to lead the association to new heights of success and impact,” the association said.

The organization also offered a “special thank you” to immediate past chairman Paul Gillespie, who is senior vice president at GM Financial and AmeriCredit, “for his dedicated service and leadership during his tenure.”

The executive committee’s tenure will run through next year’s conference, which is set for June 4-6 in Plano, Texas.

For more information about the NAF Association and its leadership, visit https://www.nafassociation.com.