David Beck, senior vice president of commercial leasing at Central Bank of St. Louis, has worked through more than a few economic cycles, so he knows what it takes to deal with immediate challenges while keeping focus on future growth. ... read more
Vol. 48 No. 5 2021
As president and chief operating officer of Encina Equipment Finance, Rick Matte uses his years of experience at larger organizations like GE Capital to inspire and drive a strong customer-focused business strategy and an emphasis on building highly-connected teams.... read more
Vol. 48 No. 4 2021
In just six years, Lexie Dressman has developed as an emerging leader both in her role at The Huntington National Bank and in the equipment finance arena at large by not being afraid to try new things and by finding her role (and voice) in shaping the future of the industry. ... read more
The companies who make up the Monitor 101+ continued to expand in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, achieving an annual portfolio increase of 23.2% and an uptick in volume of 1.8%. Sany Capital USA topped the asset ranking, while Liberty Commercial Finance retained its position as the highest generator of new business volume. ... read more
Vol. 48. No. 5 2021
John Wolfe has taken the reins of M&T Bank’s Commercial Equipment Finance Group. Building off a solid equipment finance platform, Wolfe draws his inspiration from his mentor, Frank Campagna, who taught him to never forget there is always a client on the other end of every transaction.... read more
Vol. 48 No. 4 2021
Crit DeMent, chairman and CEO of LEAF Commercial Capital and Monitor’s 2021 Veteran Icon, shares his unique perspective on how he got to where he is today, detailing the friends and mentors that shaped his attitude and approach to equipment finance over the past four decades. ... read more