Auto Finance News is pleased to announce that Chris Kukla, senior program manager for automotive finance at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, will participate in a one-on-one fireside chat on May 14 during Auto Finance Summit East 2025, returning to Nashville May 12-14.
Kukla will take the stage to discuss emerging trends in the automotive finance space from a compliance perspective.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been active in auto finance recently, focusing on junk fees and aftermarket products.
View the full event agenda here
Kukla has been in his current role for two years and is heavily involved in the CFPB’s launch of its auto finance data pilot. The initiative has released several reports on automotive lending, including negative equity and, most recently, repossessions.
Kukla’s previous roles include a three-year tenure as North Carolina state director at the State Innovation Exchange and more than 15 years at the Center for Responsible Lending, where he served as executive vice president.
Erik Laney, chief financial officer at Santander Consumer USA, will also participate in a fireside chat on May 13 during the summit, as will Chase Auto Chief Executive Leslie Wims Morris.
Laney and Wims Morris will discuss market dynamics, technology initiatives, strategy execution and their expectations for 2025.
The demo showcase will return to Auto Finance Summit East 2025, which also features interactive workshops and sessions on funding strategies, auto refinance, subprime financing, dealer collaboration and digital strategies.
Learn more about Auto Finance Summit East 2025 and register here.
