Summit Funding Group, based in Mason, OH, celebrated its 30th anniversary. The celebration included a gala held at Cincinnati Music Hall on Feb. 3, which was the actual date of the company’s inception. All Summit employees were in attendance to commemorate the milestone achievement, as well as several clients, and guests from its parent company, First Financial Bank.

Founded in 1993 by Richard L. Ross, Summit has grown into a vibrant business that has supported thousands of businesses and end-users alike with their equipment financing needs, while maintaining a focus of always putting the customer first.

Summit was acquired by First Financial Bank in December 2021, and prior to that, was the fourth-largest independent equipment lessor in the United States. Ross has remained in his leadership position as President and CEO, with Summit continuing to operate under the same name, allowing the company to take full advantage of its brand recognition within the equipment finance industry.

"I am extremely grateful for the trust our customers and business partners have placed in us over the past 30 years," said Ross. "While we commemorate Summit’s achievement, we also celebrate the growth and accomplishments of our customers. For more than 30 years, people have been comfortable doing business with us, because we put the customer first. We work hard to provide personal service and remain a trusted partner.”

Known for its industry knowledge, unmatched personal service and quick turnaround times, Summit makes fast, in-house credit decisions and enable a convenient and simple process that generates results.