About Us
Why We Are Proud To Improve The Full Towing Lifecycle
We bring decades of experience in law enforcement, municipal towing, operational management and software design.
By the Numbers
Our impact speaks for itself—transforming towing operations, improving safety, and driving efficiency across the industry.
370,000+
Tow dispatched annually
13 of 25
Top Cities in the US
30%
Reduction in secondary crashes & struck-bys
22
Number of years Autura has been in business
60
Partner agencies across the United States
12.5 min
Average response time for partner agencies
3000+
Network of towing & recovery service providers
Leading the Way in Complete Towing Lifecycle Management
We see an opportunity to fully unify the towing lifecycle and to better connect the operations of public safety towing needs and towing service providers.
With the combination of Autura and TRAXERO into one organization, our solutions accelerate service fulfillment from the initial call for service, to those doing the work – the tow operators – through the extension and end of lifevehicles.
We help make operators and officers safer, make tow operations faster, and the towers more profitable.
Leadership
Meet the talented team of innovators and experts working every day to keep
vehicles, people, and communities moving smoothly.
Michael Winton
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Winton
Chief Executive Officer
Michael is a global technology executive having spent the last 25 years leading revenue and profit growth for enterprise software, SaaS and services companies. Most recently, Michael was President, North America at AMCS for 8 years, a global SaaS software company for sustainability and the environmental services industry. Michael joined AMCS from Lochbridge, where he was Chief Operating Officer. As COO, he led Sales, Marketing, Services Delivery and Customer Success at the Internet of Things solutions company. Prior to Lochbridge, Michael held Senior Vice President roles at MicroStrategy (MSTR), a business intelligence and analytics software company. Previously, Michael was Vice President of services and operations at PTC (PTC), a $1b+ product lifecycle management company.
Zach Allia
Chief Technology Officer
Zach Allia
Chief Technology Officer
With over fifteen years of experience building product and technology, Zach brings a diverse background ranging from startups to established companies in industries across the map. His role at Autura is marked by a unique fusion of technical expertise and creative vision, leading to innovative solutions and strong team dynamics.
Alyssa Chapman
Chief Sales Officer
Alyssa Chapman
Chief Sales Officer
Alyssa brings over 20 years of sales and business development leadership in technology solutions and information services. Before joining Autura, she held various leadership and business development positions at Gordian, IBM, Lexis-Nexis, and Cisco Systems. Alyssa was honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award for her work as an AmeriCorps Vista with Habitat for Humanity, where she led a local Women Build program.
Ryan Davis
President, Autura Marketplace
Ryan Davis
President, Autura Marketplace
Ryan, President, Autura Marketplace of Autura, originally from Atlanta, attended the College of Charleston. He co-founded BacklotCars with his brother, achieving significant success before its sale in September 2020. Currently, Ryan resides in NYC with his fiancée and two dogs.
Bryan Day
Chief Financial Officer
Bryan Day
Chief Financial Officer
As an experienced finance and operations executive, Bryan has a proven track record of success in leading financial and operational strategy across companies. Prior to joining Autura, he spent the past decade in executive positions in companies spanning Software (B2B SaaS and Cyber), Media, and Internet. Bryan is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Ryan Kirby
Chief Marketing Officer
Ryan Kirby
Chief Marketing Officer
Ryan has 25+ years of experience in software, technology and strategy, spending much of that time focused on GovTech solutions. He possesses a unique perspective on how software companies succeed by way of spending significant time in engineering, product, quality, sales, and marketing. Ryan was most recently a Fractional CMO for several tech businesses and was previously CMO and Head of Product for GovOS and also VP, Marketing of Superion (CentralSquare Technologies). Ryan is a proud NC State alum and Wolfpack fan, even more proud Dad of his two adult kids, and lives with his wife (and best friend) in North Carolina.
Chris Landis
Chief Operating Officer
Chris Landis
Chief Operating Officer
As our Chief Operating Officer at Autura, Chris brings 25 years of experience in creating customer-centric growth strategies that deliver value to diverse stakeholder groups. Chris was previously the CEO of TRAXERO and joined Autura by way of a merger of the two businesses. At TRAXERO, he and his team created a comprehensive suite of software purpose-built for the towing, recovery, and roadside assistance industry. Prior to that, Chris held several executive roles at MemberClicks, which was a vertically integrated software platform serving nonprofits and associations.
Ryan Malo
General Counsel
Ryan Malo
General Counsel
Ryan Malo is Vice President, Administration and General Counsel of Autura. In this role, Ryan leads the company’s legal affairs by providing strategic counsel and advice to Autura’s business units and leadership team. Prior to joining Autura, Ryan practiced in the white-collar group of Latham & Watkins LLP in Washington, DC, advising and defending companies and individuals facing government investigations. He previously clerked in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and served as a police officer in New Hampshire prior to law school. Ryan received his B.A. from Williams College and M.Ed. from the University of Virginia, and graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center. Ryan is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Washington, DC.
Duncan McCreery
Chief Product Officer
Duncan McCreery
Chief Product Officer
Duncan serves as the Chief Product Officer, having spent 15+ years building SaaS companies. He has held executive roles in Product, Customer Experience, and Engineering, focusing on developing high-performing teams centered on the customer. Duncan lives in Atlanta with his wife and children.Case Studies
How We Have Helped Our Clients
From faster response times to safer streets, see how our solutions deliver measurable impact.
San Diego
-28,000 annual tows
Tow response time
Before
30 min
After
12 min
- 85% reduction in manual processing
- 90% reduction in police dispatcher involvement
- Automated integration with stolen vehicle
Las Vegas
~26,000 annual tows
Tow response time
Before
30 min
After
14 min
- 40,000 fewer calls into the city call center
- 8 full time employees reallocated from records department
Austin
~35,000 annual tows
Tow response time
Before
30-40 min
After
8 min
- Measurable decrease in secondary accidents
- 80% reduction in tow related call volume
- 5 FTEs reallocated from records department after PPI self reporting implementation
Toledo
~ 2,300 tows
Tows requiring dispatch assistance
Before
100%
After
7%
- 93% of tows requested by officers directly
- ~6k calls eliminated from dispatch desk
- 400 dispatch hours saved
Henderson
~ 3,500 annual tows
Tow response time
Before
30+ min
After
14 min
- $38,000 in Telecommunicator savings
- $62,000 in Officer savings
- $100,000 in total annual savings
Northern Las Vegas
~ 5,000 annual tows
Tow response time
Before
30+ min
After
13 min
- Leveraged data from Autura to change from rotation to “closest-to” in order to drive response times down
- $131,000 in total annual savings
Work With Your Contracted Towers
Work With Your
Contracted Towers
Autura unites agencies and towers with fair tow distribution, real-time data, and streamlined communication, ensuring faster response times and better outcomes for your community.
does:
Ensure compliance to a rotation strategy:
- Auto dispatch
- No favoritism
Vet all complaints/allegations and informs the appropriate parties to help facilitate resolution
Provide free training and software for dispatching and reporting: optimize your performance and revenue
24/7/365 Partner support
does not:
Own any tow trucks
Own vehicle storage facilities
Employ any tow truck operators
Set towing/storage fees
Connect with us!
Autura works with Miami, San Francisco, Indianapolis and 25 others to help them unclog their cities and make them more productive for law enforcement, government officials and vehicle owners.