AutoTradeCenter has announced that it has appointed a formal board of directors comprised of the original Advisory Board formed in September. Individuals from the automobile industry, financial and technology sectors are represented whose expertise will continue to assist the company in its strategic planning, according to Roger L. Butterwick, company president.

“The evolution from Advisory Board to a formal Board of Directors is a natural step forward as the company continues to focus on performance, service and innovation," Butterwick said. “In the past year, AutoTradeCenter has defined its leadership role by providing proven vehicle remarketing programs for American Honda Finance Corporation and American Suzuki Motor Corporation. The lead was further widened by the company’s recent unveiling of its second generation Internet technology, ATCadvantage, aggressively addressing the industry’s demand for in-depth, business rules-based technology. As we enter the new year, the board will prove an invaluable asset in navigating the company through its dynamic growth period and driving AutoTradeCenter to achieve its maximum potential."

Board members are:

John (Jack) Houck – Houck is a 35-year veteran in the automotive financial services industry. He retired in 1999 from Toyota Motor Credit as Manager of the Phoenix branch office, which serviced Arizona, New Mexico and southern Nevada. He led the branch to achieve the highest performance ratings within Toyota Motor Credit. Prior to joining Toyota, Houck spent over 20 years with Ford Motor Credit. Houck serves as a director of Credit Data Southwest.

James Kaiser – Kaiser is chairman, CEO and a director of Avenir Partners, Inc., a franchised automobile dealership, and president of Kaiser Services, LLC. He retired as president, CEO and director of Quanterra Incorporated, a subsidiary jointly owned by Corning Incorporated and International Technology Inc. Kaiser is a director of Stanley Works, Sunoco Inc., The Mead Corporation, and an advisory board member of IB Net, Ltd.

David Livingston – Livingston is managing partner of The Corporate Development Group, a firm bringing to mid-market companies a blend of corporate development and investment banking services. Previously, he spent more than 20 years in the commercial banking industry where he was chairman, CEO and director of First National Bank of Albuquerque. During his career, Livingston has served on numerous boards for corporate, civic, and charitable organizations.

R. Gary McCauley – McCauley is an entrepreneur who has owned numerous franchised automobile dealerships in the southwestern U.S. and has real estate holdings throughout the country. In recent years McCauley has been involved in several growth-oriented technology companies as an investor and director.

L. David Sikes – Sikes is chairman and CEO of Ramtron International Corporation, a specialty semiconductor company. Prior to joining Ramtron in 1992, Sikes was president and CEO of the U.S. operations of ASM International, vice president for Motorola, Inc. Semiconductor Product Sector, and held management positions with National Semiconductor and Eastman Kodak Company.

A. Marvin Strait - Strait practices as a certified public accountant specializing in litigation support consulting with a focus on business valuations. He is retained by some of the most prestigious law firms in the country. Strait is a past chairman, board of directors, of the American Institute of CPAs, the highest position bestowed upon a member of the accounting profession, and recipient of the AICPA Gold Medal for Distinguished Service. He is a director of Whitman Education Group, Inc., Colorado Technical University, and Western National Bank, and has held leadership positions in numerous civic and community organizations throughout his career.

About AutoTradeCenter

AutoTradeCenter is an Internet-based business-to-business automotive wholesale and remarketing company. On its Website, www.autotradecenter.com, the company markets its services to its national dealer base, to automotive lease and rental companies, and to banks and financial institutions across the U.S. For more information on AutoTradeCenter, visit www.autotradecenter.com.