Equipment Finance Cares (EF Cares) appointed Stephanie Hall, senior vice president, indirect lending at Apex Commercial Capital, as chair of the advisory council. Hall brings extensive leadership and expertise in equipment finance, along with a deep passion for community impact. Her dedication to fostering industry-wide collaboration and philanthropy makes her a perfect fit to lead EF Cares into its next chapter.

“I am honored to step into the role of Chair for the Equipment Finance Cares Advisory Council,” Hall said. “EF Cares is making a tangible difference in our industry by uniting professionals through a shared commitment to giving back. I look forward to working alongside this talented group of leaders to expand our reach and further strengthen the culture of philanthropy within equipment finance.”

EF Cares also welcomed an accomplished group of professionals who bring diverse experience and a shared commitment to industry service:

• Daniel J. Krajewski, Executive Vice President, MAZO Capital
• Kristi Schon, Chief Marketing Officer, Channel
• Robert Hornby, Chair, CSG Law Equipment Leasing & Asset Based Lending Team
• Riley Nemeth, Senior Asset Manager, Wintrust Commercial Finance
• Craig Colling, CLFP, SVP – Vendor Channel Leader, Ascentium Capital
• Steven Holben, Sr. Director, Digital Sales Strategy & Originations, Mitsubishi HC Capital America

“We continue to build an incredible team of professionals who are not only industry leaders but also deeply passionate about making a difference,” Jesse Johnson, chairman and founder of EF Cares, said. “The addition of these outstanding individuals, alongside our new Chair, Stephanie Hall, will elevate our ability to support both the industry and the communities we serve. I am excited for what lies ahead.”