Josh Peirez is President and Chief Executive Officer of J.D. Power, a global leader in data and analytics, consumer insights and advisory solutions for the automotive industry and selected non-automotive industries. Mr. Peirez also currently serves on the Board of Analytic Partners, a leader in commercial intelligence. Prior to J.D. Power, Mr. Peirez served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Sterling Check Corp. During his time at Sterling, Mr. Peirez drove the company’s impressive growth through its initial public offering in 2021 and managed its merger with First Advantage Corporation in 2024.

Prior to Sterling, Mr. Peirez served as President and Chief Operating Officer for Dun & Bradstreet, leading all aspects of customer-facing operations including the company’s lines of business, multi-channel sales platform, service of client solutions, strategy, as well as mergers and acquisitions. Before Dun & Bradstreet, Mr. Peirez spent ten years with MasterCard, most recently in the role of Chief Innovation Officer for MasterCard Worldwide. He also served as the company’s Group Executive, Global Public Policy and Associate General Counsel. Before joining MasterCard in 2000, Mr. Peirez was an associate at Clifford Chance Rogers and Wells, focusing on antitrust litigation.

Mr. Peirez has served on the Federal Reserve Board’s Consumer Advisory Council and the Board of Directors for the Westchester County Association. He was named in the Top 10 Innovators of 2009 ranked by Bank Technology News.

Mr. Peirez earned a B.S. in Policy Analysis, Economic, and Government Studies from Cornell University and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, where he received the Corpus Juris Secundum Award in Criminal Law and Comparative Constitutional Law.

Jonathan Banks is Vice President, Product Development, Vehicle Services at J.D. Power. Under Mr. Banks’ leadership, his market intelligence and analytical teams deliver accurate and timely residual values & used car and truck valuations for the automotive industry, financial institutions, businesses, and consumers. Additionally, Mr. Banks analyzes market data at both the auction and retail level of the new and used vehicle market and develops analytical support for the myriad decisions along the vehicle value chain from product development to remarketing. Banks also serves as one of the division’s primary media spokespeople on issues affecting the automotive industry and its consumers.

With 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, Mr. Banks is a wellrespected expert, speaking at many of the major automotive conferences and conventions across the country. He is also a trusted source for the media and has been quoted in various publications, including The Wall Street Journal and USA Today.

Prior to NADA Used Car Guide, Mr. Banks worked as a senior director and manager at ALG for 13 years. At ALG, he helped establish a series of successful initiatives to improve and streamline the use of used vehicle market and pricing data to improve its forecasting model.

Mr. Banks received his undergraduate degree from UC Santa Barbara and his MBA from Pepperdine University as well as a graduate certification in Foundations of Business Analytics. Outside of the office, Banks enjoys traveling, music, watching baseball, reading and just about anything outdoors.

Doug Betts is the President of the Automotive Division at J.D. Power. He is responsible for leading the strategy and operations for J.D. Power’s entire automotive division, which includes operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. He regularly provides perspective on the state of the automotive industry in media outlets like Automotive News, MSN and WardsAuto. Prior to joining J.D. Power in 2017, Mr. Betts was at Apple, Inc., where he helped lead the introduction of Apple’s latest product innovations.

Previously, he held senior executive roles in global manufacturing and quality at FCA Chrysler Automobiles as Senior Vice President & Global Head of Quality with responsibilities covering all Fiat and Chrysler brands and services around the world; Nissan Motor Corp, as senior vice president of Total Customer Satisfaction for North and South America including Nissan and Infiniti brands; and Toyota Motor Manufacturing as General Manager of Quality for full size trucks, SUV’s and minivans.

Mr. Betts received a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech.

James Davies is Vice President of Repair Data Analytics at J.D. Power. An accomplished entrepreneur, data strategist and leader in predictive analytics, Mr. Davies is known for leveraging technology to drive innovation in the automotive sector. With a background in actuarial science, he began his career as an actuarial analyst in insurance before founding We Predict, a company specializing in predictive analytics for the automotive industry. Under his leadership, the company was acquired by J.D. Power in 2022.

Following the acquisition, Mr. Davies played a key role in integrating We Predict’s capabilities within J.D. Power, further refining data applications for the automotive industry. Leading a cross-functional team across the U.S. and the U.K., he is focused on developing use-case-specific applications from proprietary datasets, strengthening J.D. Power’s position in advanced analytics.

Tyson Jominy is the Senior Vice President, Data & Analytics at J.D. Power. Tyson has worked for J.D. Power and the Power Information Network since September 2009, advising OEMs on pricing and incentives for new and used car sales.

Prior to joining J.D. Power, Tyson worked for Ford Motor Company and Nissan North America, where he held several positions within finance and sales & marketing, leading OEM projects in product development, manufacturing operations, pricing and financial control. Additionally, he has managed financial forecasting and planning in the CPG industry and advised executives in corporate development and M&A in the energy sector.

Tyson has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN and a master’s of business administration from The University of Chicago Booth Graduate School of Business in Chicago, IL.

Thomas King is President, Data & Analytics Division and Chief Product Officer at J.D. Power. He is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the company’s growing D&A segment, including oversight of revenue and profitability; business development initiatives; marketing; budget management; new product development and execution; and other general operational plans.

Most recently, King served as Vice President, PIN OEM Operations, Digital Marketing Analytics, and Auto Finance. In this role, he led the company’s newly combined PIN, Digital Marketing Analytics and Auto Finance practices. Previously, he was the Senior Director of PIN Consulting & Analytics and was responsible for the ideation, creation and delivery of all PIN client-facing services including analytical reports and consulting services.

Prior to joining J.D. Power in 2005, Mr. King was in Global Market and Industry Analysis at General Motors. There, he analyzed the U.S. automotive industry, focusing on sales, pricing and incentive dynamics.

Mr. King received a master’s degree in economics, management and materials science from the University of Oxford in England.

Kristin Kolodge is Vice President and Head of Auto Benchmarking and Mobility Development at J.D. Power. She is responsible for all of the company’s vehicle quality research globally, including the Initial Quality Study (IQS); Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study; Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS); and Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study, as well as vehicle quality tracking studies. She is also responsible for generating new solutions that help clients succeed within the future of mobility space.

Previously, Ms. Kolodge was the executive director of driver interaction and human machine interface (HMI), where she was responsible for developing a new HMI Practice at the company and monitoring customer insights, perceptions and behaviors of the consumers interacting with the technology in their vehicles and around them.

Prior to joining J.D. Power in 2014, Ms. Kolodge was senior manager of HMI and ergonomics at Fiat Chrysler. She spent the majority of her 18 years at the company developing automotive features that enhance the customer interface by optimizing ergonomics, intuitiveness and usability. She led the development of the vehicle HMI process that integrated human factors, ergonomics and cognitive analysis into actionable design direction. She also served as senior manager of product investigations and campaigns responsible for conducting technical investigations on products related to vehicle safety and compliance and making recommendations regarding potential field campaign actions.

Ms. Kolodge received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University and a master’s degree in engineering management from the University of Michigan.

Mike Stanton became NADA’s president & CEO on January 1, 2021. He previously served as NADA’s executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Stanton has represented NADA and dealer interests for over 20 years in roles with the Industry Affairs Department and the NADA Used Car Guide.

Stanton received a bachelor’s degree in political science from James Madison University and a MBA from Virginia Tech.

He is married to Kelly and they have three children.

Meg Wilson is Chief Digital Officer at J.D. Power, where she is responsible for driving the company’s digital innovation agenda, advancing platform strategy and elevating end-to-end customer experience. Ms. Wilson is a seasoned product executive with a proven track record of leading transformation across SaaS businesses in human capital management, talent acquisition and trust and safety.

Ms. Wilson brings deep expertise in enterprise product leadership, organizational scale and change management. Prior to joining J.D. Power, she served as Chief Product Officer at Sterling Check Corp., where she led global product strategy and played a key role in integrating acquired businesses, modernizing technology platforms and accelerating innovation. Her leadership ensured continuity and alignment during periods of rapid organizational change.

Previously, Ms. Wilson held senior leadership roles at SAP SuccessFactors, where she led the recruiting product portfolio and launched several market-defining solutions. She began her career in professional services and project management and implementation roles, giving her a strong foundation in customer success and operational execution.

Ms. Wilson has established a proven track record of building inclusive, high performing teams and forging strong partnerships across product, technology, and go-to-market functions. She is a frequent advisor and contributor in the HR tech space and serves on multiple advisory boards.

Ms. Wilson earned a B.S. in business from the University of Rhode Island.