Senior VP at SFG Finance to Retire
The auto paper purchaser announced that Senior Vice President Robert Chickowski will retire on Jan. 31, ending a 46-year career in the consumer and commercial finance industry.
ARLINGTON, Texas — SFG Finance LLC, a purchaser of auto paper from buy-here, pay-here (BHPH) dealers, new-car franchise dealers, finance companies, banks and credit unions, today announced that Robert Chickowski, senior vice president of acquisitions, will retire on Jan. 31.
Chickowski’s decision to retire comes after 46 years in the consumer and commercial finance industry. He began his career with Household Finance in 1967 and has held senior management positions with ITT Finance, Citibank and Citicorp, Advanta Auto Finance Corporation, Motorcar Acceptance Corporation, FSB Financial and Regional Acceptance Corporation. Chickowski spent the last year 10 years with FSB, Regional and SFG Finance.
“I have known Bob for many years and have enjoyed working with him at several companies, including FSB Financial, Regional Acceptance Corporation, and SFG Finance,” said Steve Burke, president and CEO of SFG Finance. “He will be greatly missed, but I am excited to see him move on to the next chapter of his life as a retired executive. Bob leaves a big role to fill, and I know we will find the right person for the position.”
More F&I
Trust Is Personal
Technology, no matter how efficient, can’t replace what the human F&I manager can do, which is to bridge the divide between cyberspace and the in-store experience.
Read More →
Amplify 2026 Billed as Turning Innovation Into Results
Reynolds and Reynolds says its annual retail summit will connect dealers with practical strategies, peer insight, and technology-driven ideas.
Read More →
Own Your Outcome: F&I in the Digital Customer Journey
Finance has historically been the last step in the car-buying process, but it doesn’t have to be. The customer’s journey starts long before they arrive at the dealership, and so should F&I’s involvement.
Read More →
Tariffs Could Raise Insurance Premiums
As U.S. import tariffs affect repair costs, consumers might find it more affordable to replace a damaged vehicle, according to recent Insurify tariff analysis.
Read More →
Smaller Loans, Longer Terms
The youngest generation of car buyers is more likely to finance less expensive vehicles, more than half of generation Z consumers borrowing less than $25,000.
Read More →
New Lifetime Battery F&I Product Meant to Drive Dealer Traffic
EFG Cos. offering is intended to create lifetime auto dealer engagement with customers.
Read More →
The Psychology Behind Menus That Increase Add-On Sales
There is a science to crafting a menu that gives customers confidence in the choices presented, and moving the process outside the F&I office can further boost results.
Read More →
Why Your F&I PVR Is Misleading You
Here’s a handy checklist of the numbers to track in 2026 instead.
Read More →
Auto Consumer Anxiety Presents Opportunity
A survey of U.S. drivers found the majority are concerned about finances and the economy, but those fears make many ready to buy vehicle-protection products.
Read More →
Humble and Hungry: 12 Rules for an F&I Life
Dustin Gingerich, with a decade in the F&I business under his belt, shares his thoughts on leadership, building trust with customers, and the importance of learning and innovation.
Read More →