Laura Carlisle

A finance industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, Laura began her career in public accounting as an Associate with Coopers & Lybrand (now PWC). Laura moved to private industry and became a dealership Controller with Kuni Automotive in 1994. During her tenure at Kuni, Laura held several key leadership roles, including Regional Controller – Oregon and Vice President of Administration. In 2009, she was promoted to Chief Financial Officer, where she played a crucial role in streamlining financial operations and ultimately supporting the sale of Kuni Automotive to Holman Automotive in June of 2016. In 2017, Laura became CFO of Holman’s Retail Automotive division, where she was responsible for overseeing Holman’s financial operations, driving financial strategy, and ensuring fiscal sustainability across the organization until her retirement in April of 2026. 

Laura holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Texas Christian University. She is a member of both the Oregon Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs, reflecting her deep commitment to professional excellence.