The U.S. is powered by small businesses, but many of these companies have limited access to capital. Bill Phelan and Barry Ripes discuss this trend and outline how Equifax is helping to improve financial inclusion in the industry.... read more

Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023

In a special essay for Monitor, Nancy Robles reflects on the increasing importance of honoring the human experience within a company culture. She says the most successful companies will be built on integrity, ethics, trust and humanity.... read more

Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023

Scott Thacker says true leadership must include three prongs of focus: long-term, strategic and storytelling. He urges equipment finance leaders to funnel their passions into volunteerism that will create a better future. ... read more

Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023

Bill Verhelle of Innovation Finance USA looks back at how equipment finance business strategies have changed during his career and asks if the industry’s business models may be poised to make another transition. ... read more

Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023

A love for teaching led Sudhir Amembal to the equipment leasing industry 45 years ago, and he has no intention of leaving anytime soon. In an interview with Monitor, he reflects on the highlights of his career and shares advice for the next generation of equipment finance leaders. ... read more

Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023

Mike Jones, president of vendor equipment finance at First Citizens Bank, has watched the equipment finance industry and its people blossom over time. Touched by inspirations like former EverBank executive Jim McGrane and others, Jones embodies servant leadership by embracing his team for the greater good.... read more

Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023

A veteran of the equipment finance industry, John Deane spoke with Monitor about his career journey from a newbie in a still budding industry to a leader, founder and retiree. He also discusses the evolution of the industry over the years and reflects on its life cycle.... read more

Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023

Dave Fate, CEO and co-founder of Stonebriar Commercial Finance, is a household name in the equipment finance world. Fate details his formative years and the people who gave him a chance as well as a few ways he’s paid it forward to the next generation.... read more

Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023

Asking themselves “What would Abe do?” led Crit DeMent and Miles Herman to founding LEAF Commercial Capital. Chairman DeMent and CEO Miles explore their excitement and optimism for the equipment finance industry and how they are optimizing opportunities to grow LEAF in this dynamic sector.... read more

Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023

Bruce Kropschot shares the story of how he got his start in the equipment finance industry, how the City of Brotherly Love and Monitor played a pivotal role in his success and how relationships and hard work helped him close more than 200 mergers and acquisitions in his 51-year equipment finance career.... read more

Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023

Bill Stephenson, CEO of PEAC Solutions, reflects on his legacy in the equipment finance industry, from those who aided him in his rise to success to those who will oversee the next era of transformation and growth. With an accomplished career and track record of success, Stephenson remains at the heart of change and says the next disruption to the equipment finance industry is already here. ... read more

Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023

As head of equipment finance at Wells Fargo, Amrita Patel’s strong history of achieving outstanding results propels her forward as she creates her own path and makes a name for herself as a leader. ... read more

Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023

Rita E. Garwood, Editor-in-Chief at Monitor, shares a heartfelt opening letter to the Monitor 50th Anniversary issue. Whether you attended Converge, participated in an interview or simply engaged with our special content, we appreciate you and look forward to serving the equipment finance industry for the next 50 years.... read more

Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023

Lisa Rafter, Publisher of the Monitor, shares her unique perspective of watching the equipment finance industry grow throughout the years since she started at Monitor and eventually became its publisher. ... read more

Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023

When the equipment leasing industry was created, leasing was the go-to product. But as time went on, the industry morphed into a subset of secured lending. Paul Bent explores the cycles of the industry and says as market conditions shift, the old roots of yesteryear may be giving rise to a new generation of lessors.... read more

50th Anniversary 2023