Christian Kemp
About Christian Kemp
Christian Kemp is the Director of Dealer Lending at Ally, with extensive experience in automotive financial services and commercial real estate loan structuring.
Current Role at Ally
Christian Kemp currently holds the position of Director - Dealer Lending at Ally, having started in 2018. Based in Plano, TX, he oversees dealer lending operations and is involved in managing new business onboarding for wholesale floorplan and commercial loan transactions. His responsibilities also include future staffing needs and managing employee performance.
Previous Positions at Ally Financial
Before his current role, Christian Kemp worked at Ally Financial Inc. as a Senior Loan Closing Analyst from 2013 to 2016. He was responsible for analyzing and closing loan transactions. Prior to that, he served as a Portfolio Manager from 2008 to 2012, managing a diverse portfolio of loans and financial products.
Career at GMAC Financial Services
Christian Kemp's career includes significant tenure at GMAC Financial Services. He served as a Branch Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah, from 2007 to 2008, and as an Acquisition Center Manager from 2003 to 2007. His role at GMAC also included a position as a Commercial Lending Analyst from 1999 to 2003, where he specialized in commercial real estate loan structuring, closing, and analysis.
Educational Background
Christian Kemp holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Economics from the University of Alaska Anchorage, where he studied from 1987 to 1990. He also spent a year at the University of Puget Sound from 1984 to 1985. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in the financial services industry.
Industry Expertise and Skills
Christian Kemp possesses extensive expertise in automotive-based secured lending, having held various positions across different territories in the Western and Southwestern United States. He specializes in commercial real estate loan structuring, construction loan management, and distressed credit workout. Kemp is also skilled in customer consulting, data management, and team leadership.