With a solid track record at industry giants like GE Capital and Wells Fargo, Scott Dienes stepped out of his comfort zone to launch a de novo equipment finance division for Associated Bank. His team works hand in hand with bank colleagues to create opportunities for customers.... read more

Monitor 100 2024

As president of OnPoint Capital, the captive of OnPoint Group, Walter Stranzl consistently seeks out challenging opportunities, whether in the current economic climate or in future collaborations between the industry and AI.... read more

Monitor 100 2024

Eric Miller shares his take on the current state of equipment finance and the mutually reliant relationship between banks and non-banks in the space. He outlines the go-to-market strategy of the new venture he is leading for Ares Capital Management, Ansley Park Capital, and provides his outlook on the future market composition of the industry. ... read more

March 2024

Does your company have a winning culture, or is there room for improvement? The leaders of companies selected for Monitor’s 2024 Best Companies list in the culture category share the traits that set their companies apart and discuss nine common themes inherent in the best company cultures.... read more

Jan/Feb 2024

Leaders of Monitor’s Best Companies in the Leadership category discuss how effective leaders contribute to the success and well-being of their teams, organizations and communities by fostering a positive and productive environment.... read more

Jan/Feb 2024

As the first woman to lead the ELFA, Leigh Lytle brings a new voice and outlook to the industry. In an interview with Monitor, she identifies seven opportunities and challenges the equipment finance industry faces today and outlines the association’s goals to address them. ... read more

Jan/Feb 2024

Monitor’s fifth annual women in equipment finance list highlights notable women within the industry who have been nominated by our readers and hand-selected by Monitor’s staff and editorial board.... read more

Nov/Dec 2023

Key Equipment Finance (KEF) is becoming laser focused on relationships. Peter Bullen, recently appointed EVP and group head, outlines a new strategy that will continue KEF’s role as a dominant force in equipment finance. ... read more

2023

Leading effectively means leading by example and garnering trust in every relationship you have, according to John-Paul Smolenski, president of MMP Capital. Over the past 10 years, Smolenski has shaped his ideal leadership style; here, he shares his story with the Monitor.... read more

Monitor 101+ 2023

Matthew Green, managing director and group head, Equipment Finance at CIBC Bank USA, has been in equipment finance for more than two decades. Embracing change and prioritizing customer satisfaction and risk mitigation equally, Green shares his knowledge on leadership.... read more

Monitor 101+ 2023

Saurin Shah has had great opportunities throughout his career, all seized in the name of growth. After a list of successes, Shah built out the equipment finance side of MidCap and shares his story here.... read more

Monitor 101+ 2023

1st Equipment Finance began as a startup nearly two years ago with a team of strong leaders from executive vice president Gary Cook’s previous organization. Cook discusses his extensive career and leadership style that led him to this successful business and his outlook on the future.... read more

Monitor 101+ 2023

In 2023, Apex Commercial Capital is enhancing its use of technology and delivering on its top priorities of providing the industry with leading customer service and investing in its employees. Donald Wampler discusses the company’s optimistic future in the technological space.... read more

Montiro 101+ 2023

John Hagel, best-selling author, futurist and keynote speaker at Monitor’s upcoming 50th anniversary celebration, provides guidance on how companies can adapt to rapid transformation of the global economy via long-term strategies built on capturing future opportunities rather than being beholden to short-term results. ... read more

Jan/Feb 2023

When seeking out new ways to innovate, equipment finance companies could benefit from looking at the work being done in other sectors, such as the insurance industry, where embedded technology and usage-based offerings are part of a great innovative wave. ... read more

Jan/Feb 2023