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Our Mission
The mission of CarCheckup is to:
- improve safety for teen drivers while bringing peace of mind to parents
- help car owners monitor the condition of their vehicles
- simplify tracking business miles
Our Story
CarCheckup was founded in 2002 for Americans to become empowered with knowledge about their driving habits and an easy understanding of that 'check engine' light.
Taking advantage of a little-known diagnostic function present in every automobile sold in America since 1996, On-Board Diagnostics Version 2 (OBD II), when combined with our patented technology, our services will provide peace of mind by providing instant and reliable diagnosis of automotive problems and the ability for drivers to get detailed information on their driving performance.
Taking advantage of a little-known diagnostic function present in every automobile sold in America since 1996, On-Board Diagnostics Version 2 (OBD II), when combined with our patented technology, our services will provide peace of mind by providing instant and reliable diagnosis of automotive problems and the ability for drivers to get detailed information on their driving performance.
Our Leadership
Jennifer Funkhouser
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder
A 10-year veteran of computer information systems, Funkhouser is the creative force behind the CarCheckup system. She realized that automotive systems did not need to be hard for consumers to understand and has dedicated the last 10 years to guiding CarCheckup in developing the world's most user-friendly automotive information system.
Her mission is to make the technology available in today's automobiles understandable to every person; not just mechanics.
Funkhouser graduated with High Distinction from Indiana University's School of Informatics with a Bachelor of Science, Media Arts & Science. She helped CarCheckup receive two US Patents for the innovative system design.
Funkhouser's leadership and remarkable ability to make highly technical processes easy for consumers to use drives CarCheckup.
A 10-year veteran of computer information systems, Funkhouser is the creative force behind the CarCheckup system. She realized that automotive systems did not need to be hard for consumers to understand and has dedicated the last 10 years to guiding CarCheckup in developing the world's most user-friendly automotive information system.
Her mission is to make the technology available in today's automobiles understandable to every person; not just mechanics.
Funkhouser graduated with High Distinction from Indiana University's School of Informatics with a Bachelor of Science, Media Arts & Science. She helped CarCheckup receive two US Patents for the innovative system design.
Funkhouser's leadership and remarkable ability to make highly technical processes easy for consumers to use drives CarCheckup.
Travis Funkhouser
Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder
Travis is one of the original co-founders and currently leads the Business Operations and Strategy team for CarCheckup, which helps the company to innovate at scale by designing and improving business processes, maintaining infrastructure and solving strategic business problems.
His team tackles projects such as system scalability and reliability, operational strategy, business strategy, internal operations improvements, and organization design.
Travis is one of the original co-founders and currently leads the Business Operations and Strategy team for CarCheckup, which helps the company to innovate at scale by designing and improving business processes, maintaining infrastructure and solving strategic business problems.
His team tackles projects such as system scalability and reliability, operational strategy, business strategy, internal operations improvements, and organization design.
Joseph Bennett
Director of Marketing Relations
Joseph is a 30 year veteran of public relations and an invaluable team member for CarCheckup. Bennett began his career as a journalist, then spent more than 30 years articulating the visions of great universities. As Purdue University's senior public relations officer from 1981 through 2008, he was the university's primary spokesman, crisis control officer and chief administrator for an organization that included news media interface, marketing, crisis management, internal and external publications, primary internet sites, video production, media buys, and university licensing. He also wrote speeches for four Purdue presidents, led the transition from typewriters to digital communications and revamped the university's branding.
Joseph is a 30 year veteran of public relations and an invaluable team member for CarCheckup. Bennett began his career as a journalist, then spent more than 30 years articulating the visions of great universities. As Purdue University's senior public relations officer from 1981 through 2008, he was the university's primary spokesman, crisis control officer and chief administrator for an organization that included news media interface, marketing, crisis management, internal and external publications, primary internet sites, video production, media buys, and university licensing. He also wrote speeches for four Purdue presidents, led the transition from typewriters to digital communications and revamped the university's branding.
Alan Symons
Director of Business Strategy
Alan is a vital team member of CarCheckup by assisting in business strategy and corporate direction. Alan has been in the insurance and entrepreneurial arena for over 30 years.
Born in Montreal, Canada, he currently resides in Indianapolis. Until 2001 Alan served as CEO of a major international insurance group. He has led or participated in the purchase and sale of more than seven major insurance companies in Canada, the U.S. and Bermuda.
Alan owns AGS Capital LLC, an Indianapolis based venture fund, and he has helped business get started, managed turn arounds and owns several companies.
In recognition of his business expertise and accomplishments, Alan was recently honored by Ernst and Young as Entrepreneur of the Year.
Alan is a vital team member of CarCheckup by assisting in business strategy and corporate direction. Alan has been in the insurance and entrepreneurial arena for over 30 years.
Born in Montreal, Canada, he currently resides in Indianapolis. Until 2001 Alan served as CEO of a major international insurance group. He has led or participated in the purchase and sale of more than seven major insurance companies in Canada, the U.S. and Bermuda.
Alan owns AGS Capital LLC, an Indianapolis based venture fund, and he has helped business get started, managed turn arounds and owns several companies.
In recognition of his business expertise and accomplishments, Alan was recently honored by Ernst and Young as Entrepreneur of the Year.
"I felt confident letting my
teenage son out on the
road knowing that
he knew I was making
sure he was being safe!" - B. Anne, Indiana"This little thing is a
life saver! It saved me
tons of money! It told me
that my gas cap wasn't
tightened all the way!
Saved me a trip to the
mechanic's shop!
Thanks!" - T. Green, California"I finally have some
confidence walking
into my mechanic's
shop!" - M. Rose, OhioHome | How It Works | Why CarCheckup? | FAQ | Purchase | Company | Blog
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