Our Team
Meet the talented team of innovators and experts working every day to keep vehicles, people, and communities moving smoothly.
Autura Leadership
We bring decades of experience in law enforcement, municipal towing, operational management and software design.
Ryan Davis, CEO
Ryan, CEO 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.
Courtney Bardo, Head of People and Culture
With 15+ years of experience, Courtney specializes in creating inclusive, transformative workplace environments. Her background in organizational development has honed her skills in team-building and fostering collaborative professional landscapes. Courtney enjoys her life in Boston with her family and pets.
Brian Megill, Senior Vice President, Sales
Brian Megill is our SVP of Sales brings a unique blend of expertise in data analytics and entrepreneurial leadership. Prior to joining us, he was a Commercial Team Lead at ThoughtSpot. His experience also includes co-founding two companies, reflecting his entrepreneurial skills. Brian has a unique background as a former professional lacrosse player, adding a dynamic perspective to his professional role.
Domenic Galdo, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives
As our Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives, Dom brings a wealth of experience from Agero Inc, where he expanded a vast towing and roadside assistance network. His leadership improved service delivery to major insurers and automakers, demonstrating expertise in managing contractor networks and customer experience in the roadside assistance field.
Zach Allia, Senior Vice President of Product & Engineering
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.
Jeffrey Weiner, Vice President, Analytics
Jeff has been digging through data for nearly 30 years to inform strategy, drive more efficient operations, and reduce risk in decision making. His approach to building and leading high performing analytics teams has been well documented in a wide range of industries.
Spencer Bauman, Vice President of Buyer Sales
Joining Autura alongside CEO Ryan Davis from BacklotCars, Spencer excels in building teams of skilled marketplace sales representatives. His approach ensures client success from initial sign-up to continued platform interaction. Spencer lives in Kansas City with his family. Spencer currently resides in Kansas City with his wife and baby boy.
Lenny Isaacs, Vice President of Product Enablement
Lenny brings over two decades of expertise from roles at ThoughtSpot, IBM, and Cognos to his position as Vice President of Product Enablement. Known for his strategic approach to relationship-building and solution-focused leadership, his varied career has equipped him with a profound ability to drive decision-making that yields improved business results.
Case Studies
Towing Transparency
San Diego Depends on Autura to Deliver Accountability and Fairness in Police Towing
Continue ReadingCitywide Efficiency
Orange County Sheriff Modernizes Towing, Stops Waste and Overcharging
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