Michele Rodgers
About Michele Rodgers
Michele Rodgers serves as the Chief Information Officer at Exeter Finance, where she has worked since 2018. She is also involved with DallasCIO as the Awards Chair and has held various leadership roles at Santander Consumer USA Inc.
Work at Exeter Finance
Michele Rodgers has served as the Chief Information Officer at Exeter Finance since 2018. In this role, she focuses on leveraging technology to drive business results and enhance operational efficiency. Her approach includes a combination of direct supervision, team building, and individual contributions. Under her leadership, Exeter Finance has aimed to prioritize projects based on economic return, strategic value, and immediate business needs.
Professional Involvement in DallasCIO
Michele Rodgers has been actively involved with DallasCIO, a professional association for chief information officers in North Texas, since 2021. She holds the position of Awards Chair on the Advisory Board. DallasCIO includes CIOs from various sectors, including government, education, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations, providing a platform for collaboration and networking among technology leaders.
Previous Experience at Santander Consumer USA Inc.
Prior to her role at Exeter Finance, Michele Rodgers held several key positions at Santander Consumer USA Inc. She served as Chief Compliance Officer from 2012 to 2015, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer from 2013 to 2014, and Head of Enterprise Transformation from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as Vice President of Business Transformation IT from 2007 to 2012. Her tenure at Santander Consumer USA Inc. spanned nearly a decade, during which she contributed to various aspects of business transformation and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Michele Rodgers earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from The University of Alabama, completing her studies from 1988 to 1992. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in financial principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various leadership roles within the finance and technology sectors.
Achievements and Recognition
Michele Rodgers has received recognition for her contributions to the field of technology and finance. She delivered a keynote speech at the 2021 Women in Auto Finance Luncheon, highlighting her influence in the industry. Additionally, she was honored as a finalist for the 2022 National Corporate CIO of the Year ORBIE Award and named the Enterprise winner of the 2021 Dallas CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards.