Jim Vagim

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ABOUT JIM VAGIM

Jim Vagim has served as United Auto Credit’s President & CEO since 2008. In his capacity, Jim oversees all aspects of the company\'s strategic direction and day-to-day operations. Brought aboard to manage United Auto Credit’s reorganization, Jim is credited with building a team of exceptional individuals whose efforts in executing a successful turn-around have positioned United Auto Credit as one of the country’s leading non-prime automotive finance companies. Leading to over 30 years of proven industry experience, Jim began his career in the automotive business as an accountant with the automotive dealer accounting firm, Kobayashi & Company. In 1988 he joined the Los Angeles based Hankey Automotive Group and spent 5 years in its retail automotive group with positions in Retail, Finance and Business Operations. In 1993 Jim was named Vice President of the group’s captive finance arm, Westlake Financial Services and its President in 1995. Overseeing the company’s national expansion efforts, he and his management team grew originations, revenues and income in excess of 40-fold, establishing the company as one of the most successful privately held automotive finance companies in the country. In addition to his duties at United Auto Credit, Jim currently sits on the Board of the National Auto Finance Association and is a member of the American Financial Services Association Independent Auto Finance Executives Committee. Outside of his industry associations, Jim is also a member of Fresno State Craig School of Business - Business Advisory Council. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) from California State University, Fresno in 1985.