SLR Equipment Finance announced Jeffrey Schaefer has joined the company as Associate Vice President, Direct Sales.  In his role, Schaefer will help grow SLR Equipment Finance’s leasing and lending activities in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota & Wisconsin. Schaefer began his career with North America Commercial Financing. Schaefer spent most of his career with IBM Credit, LLC and was most recently with Odin Advisory. Schaefer brings many years of account development, client relations, and client focus to SLR Equipment Finance.

“I look forward to bringing my experience working with equipment dealers across the Midwestern United States,” said Schaefer. “SLR has established itself as a leader in providing unique and creative financing solutions to its partner clients. I look forward to growing SLR’s presence in the direct finance equipment platform.”

Tom Casey, Chief Executive Officer added, “We welcome Jeffrey to SLR Equipment Finance.  He has a terrific track record of working with equipment dealers and their clients to craft customized equipment finance solutions. Vince will enhance our ability to build lasting relationships with new and existing dealers and customers now and in the future.”