Daniel Chu

Daniel Chu is the Founder and CEO of Tricolor Holdings, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) established in September 2007.2 Tricolor Holdings operates Tricolor Auto Group in Texas and Ganas Auto Group in California, selling and financing high-quality, certified used vehicles to underserved markets, particularly focusing on Hispanic consumers.21

Chu's career highlights include:

1. Founded Tricolor Holdings and Tricolor Auto Group in 2007.21
2. Led Tricolor to be recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. magazine in 2012, 2013, and 2014.2
3. Developed a vertically integrated business model emphasizing financing, quality vehicles, and addressing specific needs of Hispanic consumers.2
4. Expanded Tricolor to 38 retail dealerships across 15 markets in Texas and California.2
5. Served over 60,000 customers and disbursed over $1 billion in affordable auto loans.2

Prior to Tricolor, Chu held leadership positions at:

• SoftSwitch Communications (President, 2005-2006)2
• Integrated Athletic Development (Managing Partner, 2003-2005)2
• PAACO Automotive Group (President, 1992-1999)2

Chu's educational background includes:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis21
• M.S. in Athletic Administration from the University of Miami21

Chu has a background in basketball, having served as Head Basketball Coach at the University of the South (1990-1992) and Assistant Basketball Coach at the University of Miami (1985-1990).2