Bagwell was hired in 2001 to develop a funding department that has since grown to house a staff of eight business administrators, according to Priority One. The department’s responsibility is to ensure that the finance experience is seamless for customers, and that contracts are funded promptly to their dealer partners.

Bagwell has cultivated relationships with banks, earned the trust of Priority One’s dealer partners, and has created the model of what a successful funding operation should be, according to the company.

“Jason is an integral part of the service we offer to dealers. His commitment to providing our dealer partners outstanding service is second to none,” said Lorraine Mariotti, vice president of lending. “He lives and breathes funding and it is not unusual to see him in the office late into the evening ensuring deals are funded to help dealers meet their goals.”