Born Out of The Need To Acquire More of The Right Vehicles.
Vehicles that sell the fastest (quick turn) and yield the highest return on investment. Sourcing quick turn, high ROI vehicles at auction without a significant reconditioning cost is uncommon. However, sourcing such vehicles from Private Sellers is realistic and reliable. With VAN you go straight to the source, acquiring pre-owned vehicles directly from private sellers in your target market.
Over 10 Years of Building Great Products and Partnerships.
2013
Beginnings
Vehicle Acquisition Network is founded by Tom Gregg, an automotive industry veteran with two decades of dealership operational experience.
2017
The First VAN Summit
The VAN Summit hosts dealers and industry experts for a day-long learning, collaboration, and exploration event. Featured speakers included Dale Pollak and Adam Robinson.
2019
Platform Evolution
“V2” of the VAN platform is launched and includes full functionality across all devices. Dealers can now purchase from the street in the palm of their hand.
2022
Big Numbers
Between November 2021 and 2022, the VAN platform facilitated 2 million communications between private party sellers and dealerships!
2024
West Loop Launch
VAN West Loop is more than an update; it's a leap forward in our technology suite. Designed based on over a decade of experience and valuable dealer feedback, this platform redefines efficiency and effectiveness in acquiring used inventory for dealerships.
2025
Managed Buyer Launched
The launch of Managed Buyer™ transforms VAN from a software platform into a full-service acquisition partner, giving dealerships trained buying professionals who handle the entire private seller process from lead to purchase.
2026
Lincoln Park Update
The launch of Lincoln Park at NADA 2026 represents the next evolution of VAN — shaped by direct feedback from our dealer partners and refined daily by our in-house Managed Buyer™ team acquiring hundreds of vehicles each month. This update delivers over 150 enhancements focused on efficiency, AI-powered precision, and workflow control.
Leadership Team
Tom Gregg
CEO and Founder
Yann Baron
CTO
Clayton Dorris
Director of Sales
Oscar Mastroberti
Staff Product Manager
Emily Gehrke
Director of Acquisition Coaching
see what our dealer clients say about us.
VAN has significantly enhanced our capacity to augment our fleet monthly, thanks to the unparalleled support from our acquisition coach. Their expertise and dedication have been pivotal to our success.
David M
Walser Automotive Group
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