Auto Approve added to its management team and its offices in the Windy City on Wednesday.

The fintech innovator specializing in automotive refinancing announced it has appointed veteran automotive industry executive Jordan Batt as its president.

Auto Approve also announced that, after opening a Chicago office in Willis Tower in April, it has now doubled its space from 18,000 square feet to 27,000 square feet.

“As consumers face record inflation, Auto Approve is growing incredibly fast and helping more people than ever save money by refinancing their car payments,” chief executive officer Alex Hooper said. “We’re excited to bring Jordan onto our leadership team to lead our consumer-facing functions as we strengthen and expand our platform. We’re also growing our footprint in Willis Tower, which will help us continue to recruit talent and deepen our connection to Chicago.”

The company said Batt will work closely with Hooper and oversee marketing, sales, and customer service. Batt is an experienced entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience in leadership roles.

Batt began his professional career trading financial derivatives products at the Chicago Board of Options Exchange. Batt later co-founded Endurance Warranty Services, a company specializing in selling extended auto warranties, growing the company’s revenue to more than $600 million by the time of his departure in 2020.

In 2017, Ernst and Young named him winner of the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Midwest Region.

Auto Approve’s established relationships with verified finance companies across the country, including many credit unions, can allow it to match consumers with the best contract in order to fit their unique circumstances in a simple, convenient, and hassle-free way, saving them both time and money.

“Auto Approve is a rapidly growing company that’s creating real value for our customers every day, and I’m thrilled by this opportunity,” Batt said. “I’m looking forward to working with Alex and the entire team after working for many years in the auto space.”