AppOne's COO to Participate in Round Table at AFSA's Vehicle Finance Conference.

Discussion will focus on dealer financing platforms

BATON ROUGE, La. -- AppOne, a provider of Internet-based risk mitigation and financial technology to banks, auto finance companies and independent auto dealers throughout the continental United States, announced that chief operating officer Gray Perdue will participate in a round table discussion at the upcoming American Financial Services Association (AFSA)'s Vehicle Finance Conference and Exposition in Henderson, Nev., on Jan. 31 through Feb. 2.

The round table discussion, entitled "Dealer Financing Platforms--What's The Future?," focuses on support capabilities such as automated application processing and decision feedback that dealers and customers desire in the emerging world of "instant" auto credit. The panel, comprised of representatives from AppOne, RouteOne and other major service platforms, will also address comments from the audience to determine what they think will evolve in this area of the automotive financing arena in the future.

"This discussion offers a wonderful opportunity for industry insiders to gain perspective into how to offer new financing options for car buyers," said Perdue. "We will also provide more details on how online platforms can offer independent dealers an automated solution that ensures full compliance and increases their value to prominent auto financing organizations."

As chief operating officer, Perdue focuses on building AppOne's network of lenders, establishing strategic alliances and supporting the company's national expansion. He also manages the company's sales and marketing division as well as all operations. His extensive experience in the field of automotive finance includes leadership positions with Capital One, DealerTrack and TranSouth Financial. As a founding member of the National Auto Finance Association, Perdue has served as the organization's president and board chairman and he currently remains active as a member of the board of directors.

About AppOne

Based in Baton Rouge, La., AppOne is an Internet-based company offering its AppOne solution that connects independent auto dealers with lenders. The AppOne system relies on the company's proprietary scorecard system, which evaluates an independent dealer to determine the level of risk associated with doing business with that dealer. AppOne provides lenders with a new channel of growth and field representation directly to independent auto dealers nationwide. It also offers independent auto dealers faster financing options for their own customers as well as support services and additional fee-based products. For more information on AppOne, visit the company's Web site at www.appone.net.