Leadership

John Finocchiaro

Chief Executive Officer

John Finocchiaro is CEO of AutoTrainer, bringing over a decade of leadership experience in automotive retail and SaaS. He has held senior roles at Prodigy/Upstart Auto Retail and Civitas Learning, where he built high-performing teams and scaled revenue growth. John is passionate about combining innovative technology with practical solutions that empower dealerships to thrive in a rapidly changing market. At AutoTrainer, he leads the company’s vision and strategy, ensuring that AI-powered tools deliver meaningful impact for clients across the automotive industry.

Ryan Magee

Head of Sales & Marketing

Ryan Magee brings over 14 years of experience in the automotive industry to his role as Head of Sales at AutoTrainer. He began his career at Dealer.com supporting OEM partners, then led Regional and Enterprise Sales at Prodigy/Upstart Auto Retail. Most recently, he served as Head of Sales and Marketing at Fuse AutoTech, driving go-to-market strategy and growth. At AutoTrainer, Ryan leads sales strategy and execution, building strong client partnerships and helping dealerships embrace AI-powered solutions to transform retail operations.

Tim Kynoch

Head of Product & Customer Success

Tim Kynoch is a dynamic leader in the automotive tech sector, beginning his career at Dealer.com. He was the inaugural support representative at Prodigy, growing alongside the company to oversee a team of over 20 reports during an acquisition by Upstart. Tim later advanced to Director of Customer Support at Fullpath and has now joined AutoTrainer. Here, he leverages his extensive experience in customer support and industry insights to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.

Charlie Rose

Head of Engineering

Charlie Rose, Head of Engineering at AutoTrainer, has a robust track record of leading engineering teams to deliver innovative AI driven products that meet customer needs. With extensive experience in machine learning, software development, and engineering management, Charles has successfully guided products from conception to commercialization, ensuring high performance and usability. Charles is recognized for his ability to enhance product functionality, improve team efficiency, and drive product advancements that delight customers. Charles holds a Master's degree from Harvard University and a Bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech.

Marty Hu

Founder and Chairman of the Board

Marty Hu is the CEO/Founder of AutoTrainer and a 3x serial entrepreneur with two exits. He studied Computer Science at Stanford and previously founded Predictive Edge, an AI company acquired by Dropbox. He was then co-founder and CTO of Prodigy, an Automotive Software company acquired by Upstart. Marty joined Upstart Holdings as VP of Technology and helped grow Prodigy within Upstart Auto Retail to over 250 people and 1000+ rooftops. Fundamentally a builder at heart, Marty is excited to bring breakthrough technology to the Automotive Industry again at AutoTrainer.

Creed Gallagher

Head of Product Engineering

Creed Gallagher, Head of Product at AutoTrainer, brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at Amazon, where he honed his skills in product management and technology. His background includes substantial work on AI-driven projects, encompassing video, audio, and text-based AI analysis. At AutoTrainer, Creed leverages his skills to drive innovation and ensure that the company's products exceed customer expectations. His leadership in AI and product management makes him a pivotal figure in AutoTrainer's mission to revolutionize the automotive industry. Creed holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from the University of Maryland.

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