Wise F&I Welcomes Michael Connelly as Vice President, Business Development

ST. LOUIS, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wise F&I, a leading provider of finance and insurance (F&I) products, is proud to formally introduce Michael Connelly in the newest position Vice President of Business Development. Michael joined the organization six months ago and has already made a strong impact with his strategic vision and commitment to delivering tailored support for our agent partners.

With over 16 years of industry experience and a bachelor's degree in communications from Boston University, Michael brings both insight and innovation to the role. He first entered the automotive space through a family connection and quickly found his passion—transforming that early start into a meaningful career. Prior to joining Wise F&I, he earned recognition as the 2021 "So You Think You Can F&I" winner during the Ethical F&I Managers Conference, and he continues to be known for his ability to inspire measurable growth within dealerships and agencies alike.

Michael's mission is simply to be the most effective partner possible by customizing training, development, and support to the specific needs of each agent. His goals include redefining partnership standards, building strategies for agency growth, and positioning Wise F&I as a trendsetter in an evolving marketplace.

According to Jay Sharpnack, Chief Revenue Officer at Wise F&I, "I've known Connelly for a long time, and he continues to impress me with everything he gets involved in.  He hit the ground running and has already become an invaluable asset to both our team and our agent partners. His deep industry knowledge and strong relationship-building skills make him exactly the kind of leader we want driving our business development efforts. Having Mike around really helps Wise Make F&I Fun Again!"

Outside of work, Michael enjoys quality time with his family. Whether they're playing games, sharing laughs or playing a round of golf (even though he's admittedly terrible at it).

Please join us in welcoming Michael Connelly and celebrating the value he brings to our team and our partners.

SOURCE Wise F&I