Derald Datcher
About Derald Datcher
Derald Datcher serves as the Vice President of Strategic Alliances at Exeter Finance, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in public relations and business management from The University of Texas at Arlington and has held various roles at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles prior to his current position.
Work at Exeter Finance
Derald Datcher has been with Exeter Finance since 2020, initially serving as the Director of Strategic Alliances. In 2023, he was promoted to Vice President of Strategic Alliances. His role involves developing and managing strategic partnerships that enhance the company's market position. Exeter Finance is located in Phoenix, Arizona, where Datcher has contributed to the company's growth and operational strategies.
Education and Expertise
Derald Datcher earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from The University of Texas at Arlington, where he studied Public Relations and Business Management from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in strategic alliances and marketing within the automotive and finance sectors.
Background
Before joining Exeter Finance, Derald Datcher worked at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for several years in various roles. He served as the Incentives and Marketing Manager from 2017 to 2020, and prior to that, he held positions including Area Sales Manager and Incentives Manager. His career at FCA began as a RAM Brand Advocate, where he worked from 2012 to 2013.
Professional Experience at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Derald Datcher's tenure at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles spanned from 2012 to 2020. He began as a RAM Brand Advocate in San Antonio, Texas, and progressed to the Area Sales Manager role in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. He then became the Incentives Manager in Auburn Hills, Michigan, before taking on the role of Incentives and Marketing Manager in Phoenix, Arizona. His experience in these positions contributed to his strategic and marketing acumen.