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Tony Cracchiolo
Tony Cracchiolo, CEO/President of U.S. Bank Equipment, meets with Michael Toglia, Publisher of Equipment Finance Advisor to reflect on his 30-year career in the equipment finance industry.
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May 30, 2024, 07:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
EverBank Vendor Equipment Finance credits consistent customer focus, agility and other essentials for 20 years in the business.
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May 16, 2024, 07:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
Scott Winicour and Jeff Pfeffer discuss the launch of Gibraltar Equipment Finance and the unique strategy they will bring to the equipment finance industry.
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April 20, 2023, 05:00 AM
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Mike Dickinson
ENGS Commercial Finance CEO Craig Weinewuth becomes President and CEO of Mitsubishi HC Capital America on April 1
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March 21, 2023, 05:00 AM
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Mike Dickinson
David Shutley and Joseph Hines of Trustmark National Bank talk with Equipment Finance Advisor about plans for the company’s new line of business, Equipment Finance.
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October 21, 2022, 05:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
Equify Financial recently named Dan Krajewski to lead a newly launched small-ticket vendor/dealer channel equipment finance business. In this interview, Krajewski and Patrick Hoiby, President of Equify Financial provide their insights into this new...
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October 03, 2022, 07:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
Wells Fargo Equipment Finance recently named Amrita Patel as its new leader. In this interview, we learn how Patel’s unique experiences combined with a focus on customers and employees will drive this group to new heights.
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September 30, 2022, 07:00 AM
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Michael Eisenstein, CFA, Chief Financial Officer and Jeff Greene, Chief Investment Officer
Clarus Capital’s executive team has a long history of success in the capital markets as a programmatic securitization issuer. Michael Eisenstein, CFO, and Jeff Greene, CIO, provide a detailed look at the company, and outline a vision for utilizing...
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July 26, 2022, 07:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
Huntington Asset Finance’s Michael DiCecco sits with Equipment Finance Advisor’s Michael Toglia to discuss his view of the current lending environment in both the asset-based lending and equipment finance sectors.
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July 12, 2022, 05:00 AM
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Mike Dickinson
In March, J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking named industry veteran Linda Redding as its new Head of Equipment Finance. Redding leads a team responsible for overseeing equipment finance originations and solutions for clients of all sizes across the...
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June 02, 2022, 05:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
In October 2020, Encina Capital Partners formed Encina Lender Finance. In this exclusive interview, Luke Graham and John Thomas discuss the group’s performance over the past 18 months and how market forces are influencing their strategy.
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April 18, 2022, 05:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
In early December 2021, First Financial Bank announced the acquisition of Summit Funding Group. Equipment Finance Advisor met with Archie Brown, President & CEO, First Financial Bank, and Rick Ross, President & CEO, Summit Funding Group, to learn...
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April 04, 2022, 07:00 AM
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Mike Dickinson
In January Financial Partners Group announced fiscal 2021 was a record year with 130 percent year-over-year growth and origination volume of $370 million.
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February 24, 2022, 05:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
In January, Regions Bank announced Jay Cannon and a seasoned team joined the bank’s equipment finance group to create a new Technology Solutions platform – expanding the bank’s already-growing market presence.
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January 28, 2022, 05:00 AM
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Mike Dickinson
Honour Capital launched in October 2020 with a different focus than most equipment financing firms. Equipment Finance Advisor met with company leaders to learn more.
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December 21, 2021, 05:00 AM
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Mike Dickinson
The merger of Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Company Limited and Hitachi Capital Corporation closed on April 1
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December 07, 2021, 05:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
Wintrust Commercial Finance has achieved tremendous success in the past six years. Kirk Phillips, WCF’s President and CEO describes his team’s journey to success and what lies ahead.
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November 30, 2021, 07:00 AM
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Mike Dickinson
In October, Bank OZK announced Jim Lyons as Managing Director, Equipment Finance and Capital Solutions Group – focusing on the middle market across a wide array of industries.
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November 16, 2021, 05:00 AM
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Mike Dickinson
In September, Pinnacle Financial Partners announced Wells Fargo veteran Kris Foster would lead a new equipment finance effort.
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October 12, 2021, 05:00 AM
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William F. Stephenson
Bill Stephenson, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, DLL reflects on his highly successful career in the equipment finance industry and provides his perspectives on leadership, company culture, and the importance of meeting customers’ needs.
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September 03, 2021, 07:00 AM
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Mike Dickinson
Harold Ray, Director of the Industrial Group in CIT Group’s Equipment Finance business, discusses the group’s expansion strategy as the economy rebounds.
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July 15, 2021, 05:00 AM
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Mike Dickinson
Executives Mike Rooney and Brian Lowe explain why the vendor finance company expects more than 30% growth in its fourth year.
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May 21, 2021, 05:00 AM
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Mike Dickinson
Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP)Foundation Executive Director Reid Raykovich shares the importance of the CLFP milestone and talks about the organization’s big projects ahead.
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May 07, 2021, 05:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
John Deane, CEO of The Alta Group reflects on 27 years of leading the highly respected and trailblazing consultancy serving the equipment finance industry globally.
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January 06, 2021, 07:00 AM
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Mike Dickinson
In January, Channel Partners Capital announced the launch of a new equipment finance division to be headed by Cindy Fleck. Equipment Finance Advisor sat with Fleck to learn more about this strategic move and the opportunities ahead for the company.
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February 20, 2020, 05:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
Equipment Finance Advisor sits with Jule Kreyling, President of newly launched Atlantic Union Equipment Finance, to learn about the group’s go-to-market strategy as a bank-owned equipment finance company.
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December 12, 2019, 05:00 AM
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Mike Dickinson
In March, the nearly 100-year-old Pitney Bowes launched Wheeler Financial from Pitney Bowes, a bold foray into third-party financing targeting small and medium sized businesses.
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October 21, 2019, 07:00 AM
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Mike Dickinson
In April, M&T Bank announced the expansion of its Commercial Equipment Finance Division. Equipment Finance Advisor sat with Frank Campagna, Group VP for Equipment Finance to learn more about the bank’s strategic initiatives to expand its presence in...
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May 31, 2019, 08:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
In April, Neumann Finance and Beneficial Equipment Finance Corporation combined to form NewLane Finance. Equipment Finance Advisor sits with NewLane Finance’s President, George Pelose, to learn about the company’s new brand and strategy.
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May 14, 2019, 08:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
In January, CAN Capital announced the appointment of equipment finance veteran Edward J. Siciliano as its new CEO. Equipment Finance Advisor sits with Siciliano to learn about this 20-year old fintech’s plans for market expansion.
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March 07, 2019, 10:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
OnDeck recently announced the launch of its direct origination platform in the small-ticket equipment finance market. Equipment Finance Advisor speaks with OnDeck’s Mark Erickson and Noah Breslow to learn more about this unique entrant into the...
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January 23, 2019, 07:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
Equipment Finance Advisor met with Mike Janse, DLL’s newly appointed COO, and Bill Stephenson, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, to gain their insights into the future of the equipment finance industry from a domestic and global perspective.
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July 18, 2018, 07:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
Equipment Advisor sits down with John Martella to hear his vision for the recently launched middle-market equipment leasing venture - Navitas Capital.
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June 06, 2018, 07:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
Equipment Finance Advisor takes a first look at Innovation Finance USA, the newly launched financial services firm formed by long-time equipment leasing veteran Bill Verhelle.
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April 18, 2018, 07:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
Equipment Finance Advisor sits down with industry veterans Daniel Dyer and George Pelose, the leadership team of Beneficial Bank’s newly launched equipment finance company, Neumann Finance.
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December 14, 2017, 07:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
Equipment Finance Advisor sits down with some of the team at newly formed Encina Equipment Finance for a lesson on why building a stable, enduring institution starts with a strong foundation.
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October 06, 2017, 07:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
Equipment Finance Advisor sits down with Craig Weinewuth and James Freund, of ENGS Commercial Finance, to talk about the company’s expansion into new markets.
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June 28, 2017, 07:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
Equipment Finance Advisor talks with Vince Belcastro, Managing Director and Group Head, Santander Corporate Equipment Finance, about his recipe for middle-market success.
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April 20, 2017, 07:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
Equipment Finance Advisor sits with Jeff Hilzinger, CEO of Marlin Business Services Corp., to learn more about the company’s changing strategic market initiatives since taking reins in June 2016.
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March 23, 2017, 07:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
Radius Bank, a Boston-based community bank recently announced the acquisition of NewStar Financial’s equipment finance business - launching Radius Equipment Finance. To learn more about this new player, EFA interviews the leadership team.
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February 01, 2017, 07:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
Equipment Finance Advisor catches up with David Normandin and C.G. Kum to learn about Hanmi Financial’s strategic entry into the equipment finance industry.
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January 17, 2017, 07:00 AM
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Stuart P. Papavassiliou
In April, the industry learned that EverBank combined its capital equipment finance group and asset-based lending unit to form one cohesive group known as EverBank Business Capital.
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June 07, 2016, 07:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
Equipment Finance Advisor spends time with David Drury, president of MB Equipment Finance, to learn more about the company’s rapid growth...
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May 12, 2016, 07:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
As working capital demand from millions of small businesses continues to grow, Marlin enters the FinTech arena capitalizing on its equipment finance core competencies.
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December 02, 2015, 07:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
In August, Med One Capital announced the company’s expansion beyond its medical industry focus into the general commercial leasing market. President and CEO Larry Stevens explains why in this exclusive interview.
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October 14, 2015, 07:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
In July, the industry learned that Joseph Upson was named managing director of Heritage Global Capital, the fixed asset financing services division of Heritage Global.
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September 30, 2015, 07:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
Kirk Phillips, President and CEO of newly launched Wintrust Commercial Finance describes how experience and an entrepreneurial spirit will ignite this newest entrant to the equipment finance space.
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June 16, 2015, 07:00 AM
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Stuart P. Papavassiliou
The launch of Stonebriar marks the return of industry professionals from financial services giants the likes of AIG and GE Capital.
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May 21, 2015, 07:00 AM
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Stuart P. Papavassiliou
In late February of this year, the equipment finance industry learned of Huntington Bank’s agreement to acquire Macquarie Equipment Finance.
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April 22, 2015, 07:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
Equipment Finance Advisor recently spoke with Michael Gay, Group Head of NXT Capital Equipment Finance, about market trends and opportunities in 2015.
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March 17, 2015, 07:00 AM
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Stuart P. Papavassiliou
Equipment Finance Advisor recently spent time with Bill Mayer, the new group head at Wells Fargo Equipment Finance.
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January 27, 2015, 07:00 AM
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Stuart P. Papavassiliou
Equipment Finance Advisor speaks with Crestmark’s chairman W. David Tull and TIP Capital’s president Scott Grady to better their firms’ recent merger.
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November 04, 2014, 07:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
Equipment Finance Advisor spends time with Bob Rinaldi and Scott Hawkins of Commercial Industrial Finance’s to learn about the company’s business strategy.
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October 13, 2014, 07:00 AM
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Stuart P. Papavassiliou
Last July, Wells Fargo Equipment Finance announced John McQueen would be retiring at year end. McQueen reflects on his career and accomplishments.
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October 01, 2014, 07:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
Hank Abbott, president of Commonwealth Capital, discusses the opportunities that this income fund is able to leverage in today’s environment.
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August 19, 2014, 07:00 AM
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Stuart P. Papavassiliou
Equipment Finance Advisor spends time with Element Financial’s Bradley Nullmeyer, who among other things, explains the reasoning behind the company’s acquisitions.
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August 06, 2014, 07:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
A week ago, Ervin Equipment Finance announced the company’s rebranding to UniFi Equipment Finance – a strategic initiative focused on taking this vendor/captive finance company to a new level on a national scale.
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July 07, 2014, 07:00 AM
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Stuart P. Papavassiliou
Equipment Finance Advisor recently spent time with Med One Capital executives Larry Stevens and Brent Allen who discuss their firm’s straightforward approach to success.
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June 04, 2014, 07:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
In late March, Hudson Valley Bank announced the formation of HVB Equipment Capital LLC – a new entrant to be viewed as a serious player in the equipment finance industry.
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May 06, 2014, 07:00 AM
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Stuart P. Papavassiliou
While Scottrade Bank Equipment Finance has only been around for only a year, the equipment finance company’s president, Fred Van Etten, is certainly no stranger to the industry.
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February 05, 2014, 07:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
In this double interview Jim McGrane describes his significantly expanded role leading EverBank’s Commercial Division and Jeff Hilzinger’s outlines his vision as McGrane’s successor as president of the Equipment Finance and Lender Finance Divisions.
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January 07, 2014, 07:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
GSG Financial recently announced the company’s rebranding and expansion initiatives to serve both vendor and end-user markets. Andrew Bender – CEO and Kiran Kapur – President, discuss their goal to be a major independent player while maintaining...
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December 04, 2013, 07:00 AM
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Stuart P. Papavassiliou
In this double interview, Equipment Finance Advisor catches up with Rick Remiker and Mike DiCecco to learn more about their expanded roles at Huntington Bank.
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October 09, 2013, 07:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
Led by industry veteran Mark Marinik, BBVA Compass Equipment Finance enters the U.S. market with a highly skilled team ready to take a leading position in the equipment finance industry.
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September 18, 2013, 07:00 AM
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Stuart P. Papavassiliou
Frost Bank, a 145-year old institution, recently launched Frost Specialty Finance. Under Harry J. Kaplun’s lead, Frost brings together its equipment finance, ABL and factoring businesses.
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August 20, 2013, 07:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
Equipment Finance Advisor assembled its first Lessee CFO Roundtable to provide readers a unique view of the equipment finance decision from “the other side of the desk” – the lessee’s perspective.
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June 19, 2013, 07:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
Mark McGovern, SVP, Sales and Marketing of the Healthcare/Clean Technology Group of De Lage Landen met with Equipment Finance Advisor to share his thoughts on the evolving clean technology segment and how...
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June 06, 2013, 07:00 AM
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Stuart P. Papavassiliou
Self-possessed and assured, Robert Radway, President and CEO of NXT Capital, exhibits the traits of a steady-handed captain in command of his vessel. And to be sure, as a 20-plus year veteran in the commercial finance industry, Radway has seen his...
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May 16, 2013, 07:00 AM
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Stuart P. Papavassiliou
In the sometimes complex and multi-layered world of holding companies, private equity investors and operating companies, it was refreshing to speak openly with Colford Capital’s David Lee and North Mill Equipment Finance’s Gary Silverhardt. As...
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March 13, 2013, 07:00 AM
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Stuart P. Papavassiliou
Equipment Finance Advisor tapped Anthony Sasso, Head of TD Equipment Finance and Martin Schwerdtfeger, Senior Economist at TD Economics to discuss their outlooks for the equipment finance industry in 2013.
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January 23, 2013, 07:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
A conversation with Lawrence Marsiello, Managing Director – Pine Brook and former Vice Chairman and Chief Lending Officer of the CIT Group.
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May 08, 2012, 08:00 AM
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Equipment Finance Advisor Staff Writer
For twenty-one years, Merrimak Capital has been a leading independent leasing company, focusing on evolving its suite of financing solutions to meet the needs of growing public and private companies worldwide.
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April 10, 2012, 07:00 AM
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Christopher Moraff
Cole Taylor’s refinancing of Classic Brands, LLC, was recently recognized by M&A Advisor as one of its deals of the year for 2011. Chief executive Mike Zippelli walks us through
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March 28, 2012, 07:00 AM
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Andrea Petro
Navigating today’s financing environment can seem like a daunting task for a specialty finance company in need of working capital.
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February 23, 2012, 07:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
A conversation with Daniel P. Dyer, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Marlin Business Services Corp.
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February 13, 2012, 07:00 AM
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Michael A. Toglia
November 28, 2011, 08:00 AM
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