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Interview with Dave Schaefer and Mark Johnson of Orion First

Date: Jan 15, 2025 @ 07:00 AM

Dave Schaefer, Chairman and Founder of Orion First and Mark Johnson, newly appointed CEO, meet with Michael Toglia, Publisher of Equipment Finance Advisor to discuss Schaefer’s transition into the role of Chairman of the company – focusing on providing strategic guidance to the company, and Johnson’s new role as CEO. In this video interview, the two discuss Orion’s success, opportunities in the lending market, and provide insights into how Orion will continue to focus on being a top commercial servicer for lenders across the U.S.

Photos of Dave Schaefer and Mark Johnson of Orion First discussing Equipment Finance Advisor

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Founder / Publisher | Equipment Finance Advisor
Michael Toglia's experience in commercial finance spans over 30 years having held various roles in senior management, business origination, capital markets and commercial credit underwriting. Prior to entering the publishing industry, Toglia served as Vice President of Capital Markets and as the National Sales Manager for both the Equipment Finance and Asset-Based Lending Divisions of Textron Financial Corporation. He also held various roles with General Electric Capital and CIT Group.

Toglia currently serves on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's Service Providers Business Council Steering Committee and the ELFA's Communications Committee. Toglia has also served as Marketing Chair, for the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Philadelphia/Wilmington Chapter.

From 2018 - 2020, Toglia served as the Executive Director/CEO of the National Equipment Finance Association.

Toglia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and an M.B.A. in Finance.

Contact Michael Toglia at 484.380.3184 or mtoglia@equipmentfa.com.


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