Tom Callahan

Tom Callahan is an experienced executive in the automotive, finance, fleet management, and mobility industries. He currently serves as a Board Member at Wheels, Inc., a position he has held since November 2021.1

Career Highlights

Wheels and Donlen: Callahan played a significant role in the merger of Wheels and Donlen. Following the combination of these companies in 2021, he became a senior executive and board member of the combined entity.2 He continues to serve on the Board of Directors and acts as a Strategic Advisor, working closely with the executive team on strategic projects.3

Donlen: Prior to the merger, Callahan served as the President of Donlen for over 16 years, from March 2006 to December 2022. During his tenure, he held various positions including:

• SVP - Customer Experience (2006-2008)
• President & Chief Operating Officer (2008-2011)
• President (2012-2022)1

GE Capital: Callahan spent 19 years at GE Capital from 1987 to 2006, where he held various domestic and international leadership roles. His responsibilities included:

• Truck & equipment finance
• Commercial fleet & mobility
• Consumer sales finance
• Tax-exempt leasing He also had international assignments in Japan, Australasia, and the UK.1

Ford Motor Company: Callahan began his career at Ford Motor Company, where he worked in various sales and managerial roles from 1980 to 1986.1

Education

• Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing from the University of Notre Dame
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Product Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison1

Achievements and Recognition

Tom Callahan has been elected to the Automotive Fleet Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to the industry.3

His expertise in strategic planning, change management, negotiation, business planning, operations management, and coaching has made him a respected figure in the fleet management and automotive industries.1