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The People Behind VINAFI

Built by Industry Experts,
for the Industry

Our team brings deep experience in automotive finance, software engineering, and enterprise operations — united by a mission to eliminate the information gaps that cost the industry millions annually.

"We built Vinafi to solve the single largest financial vulnerability in automotive financing — floorplan audit lag and out-of-trust sales."

Our team combines deep automotive finance expertise with real-time AI inventory tracking to bring absolute transparency to lenders and dealerships — protecting capital before risk turns into loss.

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Shemeeka Williams

CEO & Founder

Leadership

Our Leadership Team

Decades of automotive finance and technology expertise, driving VINAFI's vision forward.

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Shemeeka Williams

CEO & Founder

Visionary leader with over 20 years of automotive experience as a buyer and regional manager for major lenders including Wells Fargo, Global Lending, and Ford Motor Credit. Brings extensive expertise in automotive finance and emerging technologies, with a passionate commitment to leveraging AI to transform the industry and eliminate the inefficiencies that have plagued floorplan lenders and automotive lenders for decades.

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Shawn August

Chief Technology Officer

Veteran automotive industry leader with over 25 years of experience in sales, finance, GSM, and general management. Former dealership owner across multiple makes and brands, with proven expertise in building and scaling automotive software—including referral systems for Nissan, Ford, and Toyota. Tech innovator specializing in AI and data systems who now leads the development of VINAFI's core VIN verification engine, state titling integrations, and the VinHub platform infrastructure.

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Marcus Freeman

VP Southeast Region

Accomplished regional leader with extensive automotive expertise spanning Toyota and Ford. While he enjoyed a brief professional career in the NBA, Marcus discovered his true passion in the automotive and real estate sectors. Now drives growth and market presence across the Southeast, leveraging deep industry knowledge to develop strategic floorplan and lending partnerships while ensuring operational excellence.

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Executive Team

Department Leaders

Experienced professionals overseeing the teams that keep VINAFI running.

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Nicole Fernandez

Human Resources Director

Strategic HR leader overseeing talent acquisition, employee development, and company culture at VINAFI. Committed to building a high-performing team that drives innovation and operational excellence.

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Phil Clancy

RVP of Sales

Regional Vice President of Sales driving revenue growth and partner acquisition. Brings deep expertise in automotive finance sales strategy and building high-performance teams across key markets.

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Technology

Our IT Team

The engineers and specialists building and maintaining the VINAFI platform.

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Tony Vega

Programmer

Full-stack developer crafting robust backend systems and APIs that power VINAFI's core platform. Specializes in database architecture and system optimization.

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Elly Trimble

IT Tech Support

Dedicated IT support specialist ensuring seamless technical operations and platform reliability. Focused on providing proactive assistance and resolving system issues to maintain optimal user performance.

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Ryan Austin

Social Media Advertising

Digital advertising specialist developing and executing strategic social media ad campaigns. Optimizes brand visibility and lead generation across all major platforms.

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Mathew Phillips

Research & Development

Technology researcher staying at the forefront of emerging trends and innovations. Evaluates cutting-edge tools and methodologies to keep VINAFI ahead of industry standards.

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Our Mission

Eliminating Information Gaps in Automotive Finance

At VINAFI, we're driven by a singular mission: to provide the automotive finance industry with cutting-edge software that eliminates fraud, reduces operational costs, and ensures complete transparency across every vehicle transaction — from floorplan to lien release.

Get in Touch

Contact the Right Team

Reach the specific department that can best assist you.

Phone

866-484-6234

866-4-VINAFI

Email

support@vinafiai.com

Address

2700 Braselton Highway
Suite 10-272, Dacula, GA 30019

Ready to Transform Your Floorplan Risk & Audit Operations?

Speak directly with our leadership and product team to see how VinHub integrates into your existing lending ecosystem.