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Jacqueline Blanchard has 10 years of industry experience, serving in a variety of different functions including operations, sales, risk, accounting and finance. She currently serves as senior manager, operational excellence and transformation with Meridian OneCap Credit. At Meridian OneCap, Blanchard... read more
JUL 15, 2024 - 2:36 pm
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Not many rising stars in the equipment finance industry began preparing for their career at a young age, but Ryan Brucker did just that. The vice president, relationship manager at Verdant Commercial Capital learned about business by watching his industrious... read more
JUL 15, 2024 - 2:33 pm
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As vice president of business development at Blue Bridge Financial, Nick Dervenis is responsible for overseeing loan origination initiatives and is involved in linking these efforts with the portfolio management team to ensure that they are consistently meeting targets. Dervenis... read more
JUL 15, 2024 - 2:22 pm
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Corinne Feldman’s professional mission is to always provide a seamless equipment financing experience for Broad Fit Financial’s customers and vendors, from the beginning of a transaction to closing and beyond. She strives to be thorough, highly communicative, and accurate in... read more
JUL 15, 2024 - 2:20 pm
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Transitioning from an individual contributor to a management position in sales provided Mark Grayeck with a unique opportunity to grow his skillset and pass his learnings for execution to his team. As the country sales manager for the end user... read more
JUL 15, 2024 - 2:15 pm
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Through both practical experience with leaders and her studies in leadership during her MBA program at Wilkes University, Susie Kalinay has come to understand that leadership fundamentally revolves around people. “Recognizing the importance of followership alongside leadership is crucial, as... read more
JUL 15, 2024 - 2:10 pm
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Nearly 11 years ago, Garrett Kautz joined 1st Source Bank as a corporate management trainee, gaining experience across various areas of the bank. In his current role, Kautz manages the bank’s sales efforts on the east coast, specializing in auto... read more
JUL 15, 2024 - 2:09 pm
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Jenaleigh Lathrop embarked on her banking journey with Arvest Bank in 2011. Over eight years and across four diverse roles, she transitioned to a sales support specialist in the equipment finance division, Arvest Equipment Finance (AEF), following her previous role... read more
JUL 15, 2024 - 2:04 pm
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As the vice president of risk for SLR Equipment Finance (SLREQF), Amanda Sapienza Leach specializes in underwriting mid- to large-ticket, complex transactions across various industry verticals including construction, machine tools and specialty manufacturing. In her role, Leach enhances departmental workflows,... read more
JUL 15, 2024 - 2:03 pm
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Lisa Lefebure stepped into the role of credit analyst with GreatAmerica Financial Services fresh out of college, immediately making an impact on the organization. She has held various roles since her start in 2007, including large transaction analyst and vice... read more
JUL 15, 2024 - 2:02 pm
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As senior vice president of finance at CoreTech Leasing, Mike McDonald spearheads the company’s financial strategies and treasury options with a focus on risk management, investment, cash management and funding. Additionally, McDonald leverages his expertise in finance, accounting, pricing and... read more
JUL 15, 2024 - 2:00 pm
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When Travis Melchior joined the equipment finance industry in 2016, he had a goal of understanding a new area of business. He was prepared to utilize his ability to connect with customers, understand their needs and provide solutions that had... read more
JUL 15, 2024 - 11:58 am
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Kevin O’Connor has been working in the financial services industry since his graduation from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He began in commercial lending before joining Beacon Funding in 2018. With a primary focus on the continued development of... read more
JUL 15, 2024 - 11:56 am
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As a co-founder of Ritchie Bros. Financial Services (RBFS), Chris Quinn has learned to balance fostering both business and personal growth. Over the past 12 years, he has held a number of positions within his organization, currently overseeing a team... read more
JUL 15, 2024 - 11:54 am
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Similar to many industry professionals, Katie Thompson stumbled into equipment finance through an internship — a turn she does not take for granted, as her career continuously yields new opportunities. Reflecting on her journey, Thompson credits her success to continuous... read more
JUL 15, 2024 - 11:53 am