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GM FINANCIAL EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER

SECOND QUARTER 2012 ISSUE 4

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to see a complete list of 2012 promotions.http://amerinet/sites/communications/amerinews/movingup.asp

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Amber StusseAsset Remarketing AuctionCoordinator IArlington, TX AOC II

Chris SullivanSr. Credit Analyst I, Zone ARaleigh, NC

Nichole SuterFundsNow Team LeaderArlington, TX AOC I

Nichole SwaimDealer Services AnalyticsManagerBurnett, TX

Mary ThompsonManager, Credit QualityAssuranceArlington, TX AOC I

Greg TrammellCredit Manager, Zone ADFW, TX

James Turner

Regional Credit Manager, Zone ADFW, TX

Matt UlreyCredit Manager, Zone BOrlando, FL

Tom VerSteeghBankruptcy ManagerArlington, TX AOC II

Joshua ViningGM Financial Inside DRM, Zone CBoston, MA

Randi WallumCompensation AnalystArlington, TX AOC I

LaShona WilliamsFundsNow Funding ManagerArlington, TX AOC I

Mike WolfeCredit Manager, Zone ACincinnati RBC

Tiffany WollfolkBankruptcy Collection Specialist IIArlington, TX AOC II

Jeff WorrellRegional Sales Manager, Zone ADFW, TX

THE GM FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE TEAM ISPLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE ADDITION

OF TWO NEW MEMBERS IN 2012.

Bob BeattyExecutive Vice PresidentSpecialty

Previously, Bob Beatty was SeniorVice President Corporate Servicingrom 2007 to 2012. He served asVice President Corporate Servicing

rom 2005 to 2007 and AssistantVice President Dealer Administra-tion rom 2002 to 2005. Prior tojoining the company, Mr. Beattyserved in various roles at FordCredit rom 1997 to 2002 andworked in the fnancial servicesindustry in Frankurt, Germany,rom 1991 to 1997

Scott DishmanExecutive Vice PresidentServicing

Previously, Scott Dishman wasSenior Vice President CorporateCollections and Loss Mitigationsrom 2005 to 2012. He served

as Vice President Center Opera-tions rom 2003 to 2005; VicePresident Consumer Services andCollections rom 1999 to 2003;and Assistant Vice President Col-lections Consumer Segment rom1998 to 1999. Prior to joiningthe company, Mr. Dishman heldvarious positions in credit andcollections at Ford Credit rom1993 to 1998.

Jumpstart your career andboost your job performance

C A R E E R T I P S

Whether youre looking or a promotion or just looking to improve your jobperormance in your current role, keeping yoursel on track is key to a suc-cessul career. Moving up can be a challenge but implementing a ew smalchanges can get you noticed in a positive light and push you to be the bestyou can be in your feld.

#1 Go the extra mile Take the time to go above and beyondthe duties assigned in your job description. Whether you take onextra assignments or volunteer to head a new project, these op-portunities have their benefts. You could fnd ways to learn new skillsets or gain a greater understanding o your role, the company andhow it impacts the industry.

#2 Collaborate Being a team player is important to succeed-ing in any business. In a team environment, its important to contin-ue to ask questions and collaborate with your colleagues. Many areprobably subject matter experts (SMEs) in the business, and manytimes these individuals are willing to share their knowledge withyou. One o the best ways to learn the business is to associate withpeople who know the business and listen to them.

#3 Pinpoint the essentials Work smart. This means pinpoint-ing the areas within your job that are essential to your group and tothe company. Once these have been identifed, ocus most o yourresources in those areas. Take some time to look at your job andunderstand what parts o it are the most essential to others bothinside and outside your work group. I you can pinpoint those impor-tant areas, you become the person who people come to when thingsneed to get done.

#4 Establish goals Take the time to write your career goalsdown. Think about what you want to achieve in your career and ipossible, give yoursel a deadline. Your goals can be ocused on your

long-term career success or on next months project. While you maynot always reach them, writing down specifc goals will get you a lotcloser to them than not doing so.

#5 Love what you do There is nothing better than to get upevery morning knowing that you like doing your job. Its also mucheasier to seek career opportunities when you love what you do be-cause the energy and enthusiasm you have or your job tends to beinectious and draw people to you.

As always, be sure to talk to your supervisor or guidance on how to seekthe best opportunities or your career.

GMF 360 | Second Quarter 2012