Summit Funding Group is expanding its team and services as the firm celebrates a milestone 25 years in business.

President and CEO Richard L. Ross spoke recently at an event the company held at the Cincinnati Music Hall to commemorate its 25th year.

“We recognize that the key to Summit Funding Group’s continued to success has been our exceptional team, and our deep commitment to Clients and business partners on a human level,” Ross said. “We approach all our business relationships and transactions with integrity, which has strengthened our reputation as a reliable, ethical company.”

Founded as a general equipment lessor, Summit Funding Group serves a variety of business industries and sectors, staying on the pulse of industry trends and advancements in technology to finetune its expertise and best serve its Clients.

Summit Funding Group, one of the largest independent equipment lessors in the U.S., serves a range of industries including construction, technology, health care, manufacturing, aerospace and many others. The company has five divisions: Enterprise Leasing, Middle Market Finance, Material Handling, Vendor Finance and Capital Markets.

The firm has originated more than $3 billion in equipment lease and finance transactions to date.