Mike Orton
About Mike Orton
Mike Orton is the Director of Sales for Southern California at Ally, with extensive experience in sales and finance roles across various industries.
Current Role at Ally
Mike Orton is currently serving as the Director of Sales for the Southern California region at Ally. He has been in this role since 2021, leveraging his extensive experience in sales management and customer relations within the automotive industry.
Previous Positions at Ally
Before his current role, Mike Orton held positions at Ally as an Account Executive from 2018 to 2021, overseeing regions in California and Hawaii. Prior to that, he was a Dealer Training Specialist from 2017 to 2018, also focusing on the California and Hawaii markets. These roles allowed him to develop deep expertise in automotive sales and training.
Experience in Automotive Finance Management
Mike Orton has significant experience in automotive finance management. He worked as a Finance Manager at BMW Encinitas for four months in 2016-2017 and at Mossy Group VW in San Diego from 2013 to 2016. These roles involved managing financial operations and customer financing solutions in the automotive industry.
Early Career and Sales Experience
Mike Orton started his career in sales and operations at Golfetail, where he was the Director of Sales & Operations from 2002 to 2012. He also held directorial positions in sales at Orlimar Golf Company and Ray Cook Golf Company in Vista, CA. His early career provided a robust foundation in sales and business management.
Educational Background
Mike Orton studied at San Diego Golf Academy, earning an Associate Degree in Applied Business from 1997 to 1999. He also attended Salisbury University, studying Business Management and Communications from 1992 to 1995. Additionally, he studied Business Administration and Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst from 1990 to 1992.