“I believe in setting high expectations, measuring what matters and trusting our team to execute. By never settling for the status quo and constantly innovating our processes, we drive both productivity and team morale forward.”

Before joining equipment finance, Quade Koffler started his career in investment banking, managing large-scale transactions and sharpening his expertise in finance, strategy and operations. As chief operating officer of YES Leasing, he has translated that experience into an operational leadership approach grounded in discipline, execution and measurable results.

YES Leasing’s mission of serving small business owners overlooked by larger financial institutions is central to Koffler’s work. To him, equipment finance extends far beyond capital deployment — it’s about enabling entrepreneurs to build their businesses, serve their communities and support their families.

Under Koffler’s recent leadership, YES Leasing renewed and expanded its senior credit facility with BMO and undertook a transformation of its operating infrastructure. The company recently implemented a new CRM system, integrated AI-assisted underwriting and restructured servicing operations to position YES Leasing for smarter, more scalable growth. These initiatives aim not only to optimize internal workflows but also to deliver enhanced value and seamless experiences for both customers and referral partners.

Koffler’s leadership philosophy is rooted in clarity, accountability and trust. He sets high expectations, measures performance against meaningful outcomes and empowers his team with the autonomy to execute. Looking ahead, he sees the next generation of talent as the industry’s greatest catalyst for innovation. By cultivating leaders who embrace fresh thinking and modern tools, he believes the equipment finance industry will better meet the demands of the future.