Scott Maybee is president of NextGear Capital, the automotive industry’s largest independent inventory finance company, serving more than 18,000 contracted independent dealer clients in the United States.

Scott brings 20-plus years of automotive finance experience to the position, providing strategic leadership and opportunities for independent auto dealers to profitably operate and grow their businesses. Scott and his leadership team are focused on enhancing the NextGear Capital client experience; transforming the company through investments in innovation; providing dealers with solutions and tools that create greater efficiencies; and extending $18 billion in current loans to dealers to help keep the industry healthy.

Scott holds a law degree from Chicago-Kent College, an MBA in finance from DePaul University, and a Bachelor of Science in management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is enrolled at the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago and will graduate from its Advanced Management Program in 2026.

As VP of Portfolio Management, Nicole Graham-Ponce sets the strategic vision for how the team supports and empowers clients to grow their business and maximize their success. Nicole leads a team of regional directors, market directors and their teams of portfolio managers. Nicole also oversees our Auction Relations team who supports our auction partners helping to better serve and provide resources to our auctions and independent dealers.

Nicole joined NextGear Capital in December 2022 after 24 years with Manheim leading operational and sales teams, including serving as General Manager of the Dallas-Fort Worth location from 2012 to 2022. In these roles, she led organizational development, directed operational activities, increased revenue, and implemented efficiency improvements. As General Manager, she achieved significant gains in revenue, employee development and customer service.

As Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Inventory Solutions, NextGear Capital, and EV Battery Solutions at Cox Automotive, Jessica aligns marketing strategies with business goals, driving growth across these groups.

With 25 years at Cox Automotive, Jessica has led teams across seven brands, delivering impactful results for clients and the business. At Manheim, she transformed the marketing function by building a team of skilled digital strategists, introducing a comprehensive client journey mapping strategy, and establishing a best-in-class product marketing and technology team, all key to Manheim’s digital evolution.

Passionate about giving back and enhancing a culture of inclusion, Jessica mentors emerging talent, sharing her expertise to shape the industry’s future.

She is a 2023 Women in Remarketing Honoree by Auto Remarketing and was recognized internally with the distinguished President’s Award.

Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science from Florida State University’s College of Business.

As AVP of Sales, Kyle provides strategic leadership and vision for our sales team.

Kyle joined NextGear Capital in November of 2022 and is a 17-year Cox Automotive veteran, including his most recent role with Manheim where he led the Regional Dealer Sales team for the Midwest market. He joined Cox Automotive in 2005 as a field sales representative supporting Manheim Cincinnati and grew his career with Manheim to include roles of increasing responsibility, achieving sales growth at each stop.

Kyle is a graduate of Xavier University with a Bachelor of Arts in advertising. He lives just outside Cincinnati with his wife and two children. He enjoys coaching his son’s basketball team and serving on the Board of Directors for The Dobbs Family Foundation.

Floyd Alcorn is NextGear Capital’s Associate Vice President of Product and Engineering responsible for leading multiple software, infrastructure and production engineering teams. He brings nearly three decades of technology industry experience to the position with a proven record of delivering complex programs at scale while driving value for clients and the business.   

Most recently, Floyd spent 10 years with Cox Communications, where he served in various technology leadership roles. During that time, he built and strengthened teams; directed and oversaw delivery for mission-critical applications; and managed large, complex programs, including playing a key role in Cox Communications’ network investment program. His career also includes leadership positions at several telecommunications companies, including Verizon and AT&T, and serving 10 years as a Naval Flight Officer in the U.S. Navy. 

Floyd holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Principia College in Illinois and a Master of Science in Strategic Management from Georgia State University.

Rose Bryant is NextGear Capital’s AVP of Corporate Operations and Risk Management. In her role, she oversees the Risk, Flooring, Titles and Records, and Customer Care teams. Her responsibilities include setting the strategic vision for all aspects of these organizations and meeting business and client needs.

Rose joined Cox Automotive in 2017 and held various leadership roles in the retail division before joining NextGear Capital in 2025. Prior to Cox Automotive, she gained extensive experience in the banking industry in roles with Truist Bank, Wells Fargo and Bank of America.

Rose holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida. She is a Certified Project Manager (CPM), Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, and an alum of the McKinsey & Company Black Leadership Academy. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and exploring the outdoors.