Alan Sikora, CEO of First American Equipment Finance, has built a team of talented people who work hard together and genuinely want to see one another succeed. He sees his role as ensuring the company stays aligned, reinforcing the values that guide its people and helping colleagues feel truly supported in their career aspirations.

“Workplace culture is built through the choices people make each day,” Sikora says. “How we treat one another, collaborate, support one another and lead with integrity ultimately determines the strength of our culture.”

Sikora prioritizes transparency, collaboration and respect, investing heavily in the colleagues who make up First  American. The company’s values-based recognition system lets colleagues call out the everyday behaviors they admire, tying that recognition directly to the company’s stated values to create lasting alignment.