About Cars.com

Alex serves as the CEO of Cars.com Inc. (d/b/a Cars Commerce). Alex is one of the founding members of Cars.com, and since becoming CEO in 2014 has taken the Company public and transformed the business model from an online listings and content provider to an audience-driven technology company empowering automotive and simplifying everything about buying and selling cars. 

Prior to serving as CEO, Alex served in several senior management roles for Cars.com spanning multiple functional areas. From 2006-14, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Cars.com, Alex served as Manager of Business Development of Classified Ventures from 1997-98, and as Business Development Manager of Tribune Interactive/Tribune Media Services from 1996-97. 

Alex has always been passionate about enabling local businesses. He was raised by entrepreneurs and has long had an interest in supporting businesses that drive local economies and communities. It was this passion that led him to a Company whose mission is to help enable local businesses in a digitally driven world.

Alex received his bachelor’s degree from Providence College, where he was a four-year Division I athlete. He has a wife and two children, and spends his spare time coaching and giving back to kids who are also in the growth stage of their lives.

Sonia serves as our Chief Financial Officer and in this role, she is responsible for Cars Commerce’s financial health and leads accounting, finance and analytics, treasury, investor relations and strategic planning. Sonia joined Cars Commerce as Chief Financial Officer in July 2020 and was reappointed to the role in October 2022 after serving as Chief Financial Officer of Convoy Inc. from April to September 2022. Sonia was also the Chief Financial Officer of Redbox Automated Retail from September 2016 to July 2020. On March 1, 2024, Sonia joined the board of directors of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. 

Sonia holds an MBA from Harvard University, M.S. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and BSE from Princeton University.

Angelique serves as our Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary and in this role, she is responsible for Cars Commerce’s legal corporate governance, compliance and information security, and data privacy matters. Cars Commerce appointed Angelique to this role in April 2022. Prior to joining Cars Commerce, Angelique served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at REE Automotive, where she was part of the core team that successfully established REE as a publicly traded company. Angelique also served as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Compliance Officer at Mahle Industries and Behr America, global suppliers to the automotive industry. Angelique holds a J.D. from the Ohio State University, an MBA from Miami University and a B.S. from the University of Akron.

Lisa serves as the Chief Commercial Officer of Cars.com Inc. (d/b/a Cars Commerce). She is responsible for the company’s go-to-market strategy, accelerating revenue growth, deepening strategic partnerships, and delivering long-term value for both dealers and OEM clients.

She is a highly accomplished executive with 25-plus years of commercial leadership in ad tech and data-driven consumer insights, spanning retail, automotive and brand marketing. Prior to Cars Commerce, Lisa served as CRO at Numerator, a Bain Capital-backed data and technology firm revolutionizing first party, consumer-sourced data. She transformed Numerator’s commercial organization and led the team to four consecutive years of double-digit growth. Additionally, Lisa played a pivotal role in Bain Capital’s acquisition of Numerator from Vista Equity Partners in 2021.

Before Numerator, Lisa was a senior leader at Conversant Media/Epsilon Digital Media Group, leading U.S. Business Development and CRM solutions. She spearheaded growth initiatives and led the team in driving business expansion and strategic development across key verticals including retail, automotive, financial services, restaurants and travel.

Lisa also spent 14-plus years at Catalina Marketing, a leader in data-driven marketing solutions, holding multiple senior leadership roles across various sectors. She was instrumental in two major transactions — the 2007 acquisition by Hellman & Friedman and the 2014 acquisition by Berkshire Partners.

Her career also includes sales, brand marketing and leadership roles at Anheuser-Busch, PepsiCo and Suntory, Inc. Over the years, she has collaborated with Fortune 100 brands, OEMs and retailers such as Toyota, Amazon, Honda, William-Sonoma, Coca-Cola, American Express, Bank of America, Google, Procter & Gamble, GM, Kraft, Lowe’s and Walmart.

Recognized for her contributions to the ad tech industry in 2023, Lisa was honored as one of Clari’s top CROs in the U.S. and previously as one of the “Top Executive Women in Grocery.” She also co-founded and served as a Board Director for the Network of Executive Women (NextUp) in Southern California.

Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina where she was a full scholarship athlete and Metro Conference Academic All-American. After graduating, she pursued her dream of playing professional tennis before transitioning into her corporate career. She resides in Franklin, Tenn., with her husband Mike. Their daughter, Taylor, played soccer at Auburn University, now works in marketing for The Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek, Colo., while their son, Jacob, is a corporal in the Marine Corps Reserves and is completing his finance degree at California State University San Marcos.

Cormac Twomey joins Cars Commerce as Chief Technology Officer, bringing deep experience in SaaS, digital marketplaces, AI and data-driven product innovation. He will serve on the Executive Team and report directly to CEO Alex Vetter.

Before joining Cars Commerce, Cormac served as CTO at OpenTable, where he led the company’s evolution from a lead-generation and reservations marketplace into a modern SaaS solutions platform. Under his leadership, OpenTable scaled to support more than 60,000 SMBs, and unlocked new revenue streams by leveraging data and platform distribution, impact that aligns closely with Cars Commerce’s mission to enable local retail at scale. He previously held CTO roles at Envoy and engineering leadership positions at eHarmony.

As CTO, Cormac will guide the continued modernization of our technology foundation and accelerate our platform strategy, driving innovation that helps fuel Cars Commerce’s next phase of growth.

Sarah joined Cars Commerce in July 2024 as Chief People Officer and is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources at the company.

Prior to Cars, Sarah served as Head of Talent at The Kraft Heinz Co., leading Performance Management, Learning, Talent Development and Organizational Effectiveness, as well as all people-related aspects of the company’s U.S. digital transformation. Sarah joined Kraft Heinz in 2019 as Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, transforming recruitment for the global and U.S. entities in support of 28,000-plus employees across 50 offices.

Prior to Kraft Heinz, Sarah spent eight years in HR and Business Operations roles at Red Bull North America, ultimately as Chief of Staff to the CEO. While there she also architected key elements of the Executive Recruiting, Emerging Talent and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs. Sarah began her career in executive search and leadership advisory services at Spencer Stuart.

Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Julien serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for Cars.com Inc. (d/b/a Cars Commerce). In this role, he oversees corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and operations for Cars Commerce. In addition, he oversees Cars Commerce in Canada. 

Prior to joining Cars Commerce in June 2018, Julien was a strategy consultant at Boston Consulting Group, advising technology companies on strategy and operational transformation.

Julien holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from HEC Montreal.

Marita was promoted to Chief Communications Officer for Cars.com Inc (d/b/a Cars Commerce) in June 2020. In this role, she is responsible for the Company’s internal and external communications and events strategy, corporate social responsibility efforts, as well as the Editorial strategy for Cars.com. Since joining Cars Commerce in October 2017, Marita has transformed the Company’s communications practice by delivering meaningful campaigns, press and events that drive results and business impact. The Company’s Editorial arm, made up of more than a dozen seasoned automotive journalists, sets the standard for automotive consumer education through digital, video and social content.  

Marita has spent more than 20 years in communications, public relations and reputation management across industries including travel, media and education. She began her career at top PR agencies focusing on clients whose businesses were at an intersection of technology and retail. Prior to joining Cars Commerce, she led communications for digital marketplaces Orbitz and Vivid Seats.

Marita is a staunch supporter of mentoring programs in underserved communities and serves as a board member for Polished Pebbles, a nonprofit girls mentoring organization. She holds a master’s degree in human services administration from Spertus College and a bachelor’s degree in public relations and English writing from Illinois State University.

Jennifer was appointed Chief Marketing Officer of Cars.com Inc. (d/b/a Cars Commerce) in July 2022. In this position, she leads the strategy and execution for all marketing, design and media functions to create a seamless experience for our shoppers and sellers. Jennifer also oversees delivery of the Cars Commerce Media Network and marketing agency services on behalf of our customers.

A former Cars.com employee from 2007-10, Jennifer spent the intervening years at Publicis Groupe, most recently as Executive Vice President and Managing Director within Publicis Media.  She played an integral role in its transformation from a holding company to a platform company, uniting media, data, content and technology into connected solutions for multinational clients.  During her time with the company, she built the Publicis Media global business development function, transformed large consumer packaged goods and retail accounts, ran regional offices, and piloted new products and services.

Jennifer holds an MBA from Chicago Booth in marketing, economics and statistics and a Bachelor of Arts in arts, entertainment and media management from Columbia College Chicago.

I’m a married urban mom with two busy boys. On the weekends, I can be found navigating Chicago’s streets in my 2013 Subaru Outback while shuttling my kids to their activities. As a certified car-seat technician, I install child-safety seats into test cars for Cars.com’s Car Seat Checks. When I’m not working with car seats, I spend my weekdays writing and editing stories for Cars.com.

First car: Ford Escort hatchback

I’m in the thick of vehicle testing for Cars.com, helping create content from a constant stream of automaker-provided and Cars.com-purchased test cars. One of my favorite tests are multicar comparisons, where we take an entire vehicle segment such as mid-size sedans or compact SUVs and find the best of the class over a week of testing; as a judge, it’s one of the most telling evaluations of where a car lies in a segment. Outside of work, I tinker with a 1998 Pontiac Trans Am, follow motorsports and try to attend many races or car shows through the summer months.

First car: 1990 Chevrolet Caprice, an ex-police car. It had straight pipes, a flipped air intake lid and sounded a lot faster than it was.

I joined Cars.com in 2022 after previous gigs with Consumer Guide Automotive, Collectible Automobile magazine, and model-kit company Revell-Monogram. In my role working on the Research section of the Cars.com site, I’m basically on my fourth dream job. It’s easy to get excited about high-performance vehicles, but I’m just as appreciative of a smartly designed center console or control interface in a budget-conscious family truckster.

First car: A 1978 Mercury Zephyr Z7 coupe, purchased from my high-school German teacher for $750. My second car was more interesting: a 1964 Chevy Impala two-door hardtop.

I joined the Cars.com editorial team in 2012 after a seven-year stint as an auto-industry analyst covering everything from new models to corporate strategy to sales trends. I’ve got more than 20 years in the auto industry, having worked in sales at Bosch Braking Systems and as a production buyer for Nissan as well. Now, I’m the Detroit bureau chief for Cars.com and a contributor to PickupTrucks.com. Personally, I’m a huge car guy, always have been. I grew up mostly in the Detroit area and come from an automotive family. The industry is in my blood, and my passion for it runs deep. I’m in Ann Arbor, Mich., and I bleed maize and blue.

First car: An almost-new 1991 Ford Escort GT. It was bright red, had a five-speed stick, sunroof and rear seats that folded down to provide enough room to carry everything I owned off to college.

I’m a Chicago “lifer” and admitted word nerd who studied English at DePaul University and started my editorial career at Consumer Guide Automotive. I joined Cars.com in 2011 and write for the News section. I’m also a reviewer, car-seat technician and mom of three. I wear a lot of hats, many of them while driving a minivan.

First car: I learned to drive on a 1995 Ford Contour and helped my then-boyfriend, now-husband buy a 1999 Saturn SL2 in 2002.

I’m an experienced writer and editor with almost a decade of content creation and management in the automotive and tech industries. With thousands of published features, I’ve turned my passion into a career of unraveling the unseen threads connecting product, design and the consumer.

I’ve been at Cars.com since 2002 and am responsible for setting up our vehicle testing as well as being an active reviewer. I’m a father of three boys, so I understand and appreciate the practicality of a modern minivan, but I also like cars that deliver a rewarding driving experience that puts a smile on your face.

First car: 1975 Chevrolet Impala

Born and raised in Virginia and now residing outside of Louisville, Ky., I’ve been an automotive enthusiast all my life. I went to school specifically for automotive journalism, have been in the industry for more than a decade and now oversee the Cars.com News section. Outside of work, I can be found turning wrenches on my 1967 Plymouth Fury VIP, attending local car shows or traveling to races, and trying out new recipes in the kitchen.

First car: A beat-up 2002 Dodge Neon

Born in New York, raised in the Carolinas and professionally refined in Chicago, I’m fortunate to unite a lifelong enthusiasm for all things automotive with a degree in print journalism and mass communications. I spent my formative years absorbing a wide range of motoring publications and TV, but my work experience led me in a different direction with editorial dues paid at smaller business-to-business outlets and a notable global e-commerce startup. Only at Cars.com have the twain finally met.

First car: 1991 Ford Taurus SHO in black, gone but not forgotten

I joined Cars.com in 2013, providing technical support for consumers buying and selling cars, and I’ve tried to carry that consumers-first attitude to my work on the editorial team. I grew up reading and dreaming about cars and annoying my parents by identifying all the cars I’d see, so writing about and reviewing cars is pretty much my dream job. (Technically, my dream job was to be a professional baseball player, but it turns out you have to be “good” at “baseball” for that.) Outside of work, you can find me supporting my hometown Philly sports teams and Liverpool FC as well as dreaming of making an Alfa Romeo 4C my daily driver.

First car: 1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited. May it rest in peace.

Born and raised in the western suburbs of Chicago, I’m here to stay. After working in the nonprofit and hospitality industries, I began producing and editing content for automotive dealerships around the U.S. It was in this role that I discovered how much more I enjoyed writing about cars than anything else, particularly the evolution of modern car technology. For the entirety of my driving career, I opted for sleek sedans, but in 2019, I hit the road in an SUV and I’m never looking back.

First car: 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage

Mitch Golub joined Cars.com in July 1997 as the organization’s first employee and went on to serve as its President for 18 years. In October 2014, Golub made the decision to step down as President and currently serves as a senior advisor to the leadership team while his longtime business partner, Alex Vetter, transitions into the role.

Golub’s primary focus as President was to execute the strategy of Cars.com, build product portfolios and maintain industry leadership. As advisor, he provides counsel to ensure the company’s sales, marketing, product development, media and business development areas are closely aligned with the company’s vision and positioned for sustainable growth.

Golub’s tenure with Cars.com began after a successful 20-year career with the Tribune Co. While with Tribune, he leveraged his extensive background in product management to help the company’s new business initiatives, including the creation and management of start-ups in print, broadcast and online. Golub also held a leadership role in Tribune’s emerging New Media Group, where key accomplishments included the creation and launch of Digital City, in partnership with America Online. In recognition of his contributions, he received the Tribune Co.’s first Values Award, presented in appreciation of business achievements demonstrating creativity and entrepreneurialism.

As a result of his expertise and pioneer status, Golub has participated in a variety of industry panels, workshops and speaking engagements. He has been a featured speaker at the Driving Sales Executive Summit, the Forrester Automotive Summit and J.D. Power’s Roundtable. Additionally, he provides frequent commentary and analysis to publications such as Automotive News, NADA’s Auto Exec, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

William Swislow has guided the site’s development since its inception in 1997.

Before joining Cars.com, Swislow held several roles within the Chicago Tribune, including interactive marketplaces editor. During his tenure, Swislow managed the launch of the company’s first editorial website. Prior to his time with Tribune, he served as managing editor of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Quill Magazine and of four alternative weeklies in New England. Swislow also spent two years as an editor at Dow Jones News Service.

Swislow received his Bachelor’s Degree in Government from Harvard University and a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Columbia University. In addition to his role at Cars.com, he operates the cultural website interestingideas.com.

As one of the original members of Cars.com, Alex Vetter has helped shape the company from its initial concept into a leading online automotive destination, steering the organization’s growth strategy while serving in a variety of executive roles. Vetter took the reins as Chief Executive Officer and President of Cars.com in November 2014 following the tenure of founding President Mitch Golub. In his role, Vetter assumes a wide range of responsibilities, including overseeing the company’s strategic direction, business development and financial performance, as well as daily operations and product development.

Through Vetter’s leadership, Cars.com has grown to over 1,300 employees that serve every local market in the United States. He has operated in nearly every capacity at Cars.com, spanning product development, customer service, training, operations and sales. Through his work, Vetter has helped establish a vibrant local marketplace for cars, enabling e-commerce activities with more than 20,000 retailers and every manufacturer, all whom connect with site users on a daily basis.

Vetter is also an active technology investor and sits on the boards of several digital technology companies, including RepairPal.com, a leading marketplace for service and repair.