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Chad Collier is an American entrepreneur and film producer. He is the founder and chief executive officer of CarSaver, an automotive e-commerce marketplace, and an associate producer of the 2023 feature film Sound of Freedom.

Collier began his career in the automotive retail industry in 1993, starting in entry-level dealership roles before advancing into management positions. Over the following decade, he developed experience in dealership operations, customer engagement, and the use of technology to improve the vehicle-buying process.

In 2004, at the age of 26, Collier purchased his first automobile dealership and became the youngest non-succession Ford dealer in the history of Ford Motor Company.^[1] He later owned and operated multiple Ford dealerships in several U.S. states, including Tennessee and Indiana. Industry publications documented his focus on operational turnaround, customer experience, and early adoption of in-store digital tools.

In 2008, Collier was named an Automotive News Innovative Dealer of the Year, an industry award recognizing leadership and innovation in automotive retail.^[2]

Following his dealership experience, Collier founded GroupCars, an automotive marketing and technology company focused on digital consumer engagement and multilingual outreach. The company and its founder were covered by automotive trade publications for addressing emerging market segments and evolving consumer behavior in vehicle retail.^[3]

Collier later founded CarSaver with the goal of modernizing the vehicle-buying process through an end-to-end digital marketplace. Under his leadership, CarSaver established partnerships with national retailers, media companies, and automotive manufacturers, including Walmart and Nissan.^[4]

CarSaver integrates online vehicle selection, financing, and retail coordination, and has been covered by independent business and industry publications for its growth, partnerships, and approach to automotive e-commerce.^[5]

CarSaver was recognized with a Pace Award by Automotive News in 2021 for their collaborative work on the Nissan BuyatHome platform.^[6]

In 2021, CarSaver was named Most Innovative Tech Company of the Year at the Stevie Awards for its impact on automotive retail technology.^[7]

CarSaver also partnered with CUNA Mutual Group’s TruStage brand to expand automotive financing and insurance options for credit union members.^[8]

In addition to his work in automotive retail and technology, Collier is credited as an associate producer on the feature film Sound of Freedom (2023).^[9] The film, which addresses human trafficking, achieved significant box-office success and received widespread media attention.

Collier has been featured in business and automotive industry media discussing entrepreneurship, digital commerce, and leadership. He has appeared in interviews and profiles on regional business publications, industry news platforms, and broadcast media documenting his career progression from automotive retail to technology and film production.^[10]