Born and raised in Colorado, Jeff VanderWal is a non-traditional industry entrepreneur. After approaching over 18 years of cultivating an improved way in which vehicles are retailed to consumers, Jeff has developed an industry-changing approach and business model within the retail automotive space.
With a natural affinity for cars and trucks and a default for providing value to customers, Jeff began an automotive consulting company in 2003. Seeing the opportunity to increase his service to consumers, he founded a private client leasing company in 2007, VanderWal Motorcar Company. Through this venture, Jeff brokered vehicles directly to consumers, removing the hassle that goes with a car purchase, and the typical trip to an auto dealership. Exceptional customer experience, and repeat and referral business, helped grow VanderWal Motorcar Company’s leasing portfolio in 2009, and the company had grown to receive national recognition. VanderWal Motorcar Company’s private client base catered to professional athletes, business owners, and the demands of their unusual schedules, as well as a large commercial client leasing portfolio.
By 2012 Jeff had welcomed a 200% annual growth in revenue and was recognized by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce as one of Denver’s Top 30 under 30. This achievement was never achieved prior to or since by anyone in the automotive field. Following continued growth in 2014, VanderWal Motorcar Company sales exceeded $10 million annually, and Jeff began seeking an opportunity to grow his organization in order to reach more people and demonstrate that automotive sales can be a great experience, and done at great scale and profits. Approaching another fundamental leap in growth in 2014, VanderWal Motorcar Company recorded $18 million annually.
In 2017, Jeff transformed his private client leasing company into ClearShift Leasing & Sales. ClearShift now brings to life the perfect vehicle shopping and purchase experience. ClearShift has quickly grown to have a nationwide presence and enjoyed a significant increase in sales and industry influence. With now over $7 million in vehicle inventory, a team of 50+ employees, full vehicle detail and reconditioning shop, and advanced dealer and business technology, ClearShift is able to serve and deliver vehicles to clients all over the country. ClearShift has exceeded $60 million in sales in 2020 and is looking forward to additional growth in 2021.
Jeff VanderWal has become an industry leader in technology-based sales as well as an advocate for social impact worldwide. Jeff is a member of the CarGurus Dealer Advisory Board with its founder, Langley Steinert. Jeff is a senior board member for 3DMia, LLC, which is a global impact B corporation in Zeeland Michigan. 3DMia operates in three continents with over 1,000 employees many of which have been rescued from human trafficking.
Jeff lives in Castle Rock, Colorado with his wife of 15 years, Jen. They have two children, Dutch, Nyla, and their dog Noble.
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