Sally Lopez has a unique background and over 32 years of hands-on, industry experience that include being a CIO and Sr VP of Information Technology for Penske Automotive in addition to 10+ years working for privately-owned dealerships as a Controller and in various back-office positions. She has worked for ADP / CDK supporting the Enterprise Automotive Dealers. In addition to CDK experience, she has worked with executive-level representatives at Cox Automotive, Reynolds and Reynolds, Auto/Mate, PBS, DealerBuilt, and Dominion. Sally specializes in assessment of IT controls, automating and improving data and internal systems support, as well as other operational key metrics connecting IT with departmental procedures. She has participated in the success of over 50 dealership acquisitions as a buyer and a seller. Additionally, she has managed over 125 DMS data conversions.

DMS Competitive Conversion Project Management Consultant

• Vendor bidding and selection
• Vendor contract negotiation
• End of contract project management
• Ownership of vendor migration

Dealer Management Systems (DMS) Consultation

• DMS contract and invoice review/negotiations with the vendor
• Install, train or re-train DMS suite of applications for increased productivity in your dealership
• Creation of customized reports in all applications on DMS

Network  / Telecomm Infrastructure Consultation

• Security Infrastructure – ensure that a framework of adequate preventative, detective, and corrective control measures exist to protect information systems & technology from malicious software (i.e. viruses) and overall Cyber Security threat attacks
• Analysis of network and infrastructure efficiencies/risks

IT General Controls Consultation

• Create, implement and train on IT Helpdesk Ticketing System
• Create and implement IT policy & procedures manual
• Change management

Mergers & Acquisitions Expertise

At OWL, we have over 75 years of collective, hands-on experience in buy/sells and are qualified to guide your organization through all aspects of a transaction. We can assist in negotiations, due diligence, project management, closings, post-closing follow-up, and implementation of your processes. We represent buyers or sellers. Engaging OWL allows you and your staff to focus on day-to-day operations. We provide onsite support for all phases of the transaction, with single-point accountability and unparalleled experience.