ABOUT VEHLO

AUTO INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY THAT'S POWERED BY PEOPLE

WHAT WE BELIEVE

WE BELIEVE UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF VEHICLE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY STARTS WITH RETURNING THE POWER TO YOUR PEOPLE.

OUR STORY

BUILDING A TEAM TO CHAMPION THE FRONTLINE

We started Vehlo in 2019 with a simple goal: to be the industry’s favorite provider of repair shop technology.

Instead of going it alone, we brought together the industry’s disruptors–solutions like Text2Drive, Shop Boss, and Rapid Recon– to improve the vehicle repair experience from the dealership service lane to the aftermarket repair shop floor. Together, we got to work growing our team, focusing on our customers, and connecting our products so that we can make the businesses that rely on our solutions even more successful. We’re continuing to bring even more industry leaders and best-in-class solutions together so that we can deliver on our promise day in, and day out.

HOW WE WORK

CHAMPION THE FRONTLINE

Our sole purpose is your success; our standout service is dedicated to making work a lot easier for you and your staff. So whether you’re expanding your footprint or just trying to make it through the week, our whole team is ready for whatever moment you’re in.

PUT THE TECH TO WORK

It’s hard enough to find the right techs, let alone the right technology. AI/ML is just BS if your teams find it unworkable, slow or difficult to use. We ensure our easy-to-use solutions are in service of your people, not the other way around.

LEAD BY EXAMPLE

Our hands-on leadership team takes pride in the active role of founders, product inventors and innovators. They don’t live in stuffy boardrooms–they’re hands-on and building our roadmap informed by years of working with dealers like you.

MEET SOME OF OUR FOUNDERS

GREGG OWEN

CO-FOUNDER OF TEXT2DRIVE

Gregg co-founded Text2Drive with his father when they realized that texting was making a cultural shift in the way people communicate. Within months of testing their texting automotive dealership software platform with the customers of their magazine, Auto Guide, Gregg saw 40% of readers were texting to get information about cars rather than calling. Now, Text2Drive is the leading communication platform for dealerships, and Gregg uses his insights and entrepreneurial spirit to drive the brand forward.

First Car: 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier

LEADERSHIP

Chief Executive Officer & Board Member

MICHELLE FISCHER

Michelle leads Vehlo as CEO with a proven track record for building high-performing teams that develop and implement winning market strategies. She joined Vehlo in October 2019 with a deep understanding of software products and their lifecycle as part of a 20-year career that includes executive and senior leadership roles at NCR, Sabre Airline Solutions, and a variety of Vista Equity Partner portfolio companies.

First Car: 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet Convertible

Chief Operating Officer

BRIAN WAGNER

Brian leads all areas of operations and the integration of new additions to the Vehlo portfolio. His tenure in automotive began as the Vice President of Operations at DealerFire, followed by a role as General Manager after the acquisition by Dealersocket. Under his leadership, DealerFire tripled its market share to become an industry leader, and his successful track record continues at Vehlo today.

First Car: 1986 Ford Escort

Chief Information Officer

ROGER HARDGROVE

Roger is responsible for Vehlo’s information security in addition to delivering scalable back-office solutions that contribute to Vehlo’s investments, growth, and profitability. He joined Vehlo in July 2020 with a deep well of experience that spans scaling technical operations, implementing security best practices, and integrating new acquisitions. His 35-year career includes leadership roles at Epiq, The North Highland Company, and Harbinger.

First Car: 1972 Plymouth Duster

General Manager, Dealership

EUWART ANDERSON

Euwart leads the performance, strategic direction, and growth of the Vehlo Dealership software portfolio. He joined Vehlo in February 2021 with extensive experience in accounting, finance, global talent management, M&A, executive leadership, and team development. Euwart’s career spans roles at three Vista Equity Partners portfolio companies, Grant Thornton, and Morgan Stanley.

First Car: 1992 Ford Explorer XLT

General Manager, Aftermarket

ROB HOUGH

Rob leads the performance, strategic direction, and growth of the Vehlo Aftermarket software portfolio. Rob joined Vehlo in January 2021 as part of a 20-year career with a proven record for elevating solutions, operational efficiency, and shareholder value. His prior roles include executive leadership functions at NCR and Chief Information Officer for two global organizations.

First Car: 1983 Datsun B210

General Manager, Payments

STEVE CIABATTONI

Steve leads the performance, strategic direction, and growth of the Vehlo Payments portfolio. He began his 15-year career in the payments industry at Heartland Payment Systems before co-founding 360 Payments in January 2011. Since then, 360 Payments has become a part of the Vehlo portfolio, and with it, Steve has brought his extensive experience around payment tech, processing services, and M&A to the Vehlo leadership team.

First Car: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle

SVP Marketing

SHANNON VANN

Shannon is responsible for executing the Vehlo go-to-market strategy and creating close connections with a vast partnership network. A seasoned marketing professional with a distinguished track record of more than 20 years, Shannon brings her commitment to delivering results, propelling growth, and nurturing outstanding teams. She has played an instrumental part in orchestrating the seamless integration of acquired companies, and her role is a testament to the potency of her marketing strategies and the remarkable value she generates for stakeholders.

First Car: 1988 Honda Accord

VP Aftermarket Partnerships

LUKE KUSHNER

Luke is responsible for the business collaboration and strategic alliances that drive Vehlo’s growth in the independent repair market. His formative years working for an auto repair shop led to a career journey of education and self-improvement that fueled his ability to identify emerging trends, understand market dynamics, and leverage key insights. Luke’s leadership style is marked by a dedication to teamwork, long-term sustainability, and the relentless pursuit of innovation.

First Car: 1969 Ford Mustang

VP OEM Partnerships

DAVID STALZER

As Vice President of OEM Strategy & Solutions, David brings proven expertise in OEM business development, account management, variable and fixed operations strategies, and dealership operational structure to the Vehlo leadership team. With 30-plus years of automotive experience, David uses his leadership insights across critical aspects of the automotive business and dealership operations to deepen relationships with our OEM partners.

First Car: 1978 Chevrolet Monza Spyder