Monitor, the leading source of information for the equipment finance industry, added Jill McKean-Bilby, equipment finance sales executive of Huntington Equipment Finance Bank Channel – Texas, and Joseph Turner, director, strategy and analytics, equipment finance of First Citizens Bank, to its editorial board. This expansion will play a key role in shaping the future of Monitor’s equipment finance and economic coverage, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the industry.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jill and Joe to our editorial board,” Lisa Rafter, publisher of the Monitor, said. “Their expertise and unique perspectives will enrich our editorial direction and help us continue to serve our readers with excellence.”

McKean-Bilby joined Huntington Bank in February 2024 and is an equipment finances sales executive for the commercial bank channel in Texas. In this role, McKean-Bilby delivers equipment financing solutions for commercial clients. She has experience with working with all industries, but specializes in transportation, manufacturing and construction. She is in her 25th year in equipment finance.

Previously, McKean-Bilby spent 12.5 years with The Associates, CitiCapital and GE Capital (all acquisitions). She started on a management training program in credit, then completed various rotations in collections, operations, asset management and sales in the corporate finance group. Then, she spent 5.5 years at Frost Bank covering sales for all industries in North Texas and the Permian Basin. In 2018, McKean-Bilby joined BOK Financial as the president of BOK Financial Equipment Finance, acting as a player and coach for the bank’s eight state bank footprint. She led the efforts of growing the bank’s equipment finance offering by building out a team, and also growing the portfolio significantly in five years.

McKean-Bilby has served on the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association’s (ELFA) Business Steering Council for the last four years, and currently serves as the national bank chair for the association. She is active in ELFA’s women’s council, lobbying on equipment finance issues on Capitol Hill and is an active contributor for various bank issues through the bank committee. She was named as one of the Top 50 Women in Equipment Finance in 2022 by Monitor, as well as has received the Bronze and Silver distinction for The President of the United States of America’s Volunteer Service Award (over 300 annual hours of community service).

McKean-Bilby holds a masters’ degree in business administration from the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University, and she graduated from Texas A&M University, where she majored in kinesiology with a specialization in sport management.

McKean-Bilby enjoys traveling, hiking and climbing mountains, learning about wellness, volunteering in her community, and spending time with her family. McKean-Bilby, her husband (Heath Bilby) and their two college-aged children live in Weatherford, Texas.

Turner is a director at First Citizens Bank responsible for strategy and analytics within the equipment finance unit. He has been with the firm since 2016. Turner began his career at the bank through its two-year Finance Development Program and, after three years in finance, transitioned into a role within the equipment finance unit in 2019. He currently leads First Citizens Bank’s efforts to expand its equipment finance business into new verticals.

Turner has served on the ELFA research committee for the past three years. He is a graduate of the second cohort of STRIPES Leadership Program. He joined First Citizens Bank directly after graduating from the University of North Florida with dual bachelor of business administration degrees in finance and economics. While in school, Turner served as student body president and a trustee on the UNF board. He is a native-born Floridian who currently resides in Jacksonville with his wife, Margaryta.

McKean-Bilby and Turner join 11 existing board members who will continue to serve in 2025:

• Vincent Belcastro, former group head, syndications, Element Fleet Management
• Theresa Kabot, CLFP, manager, K2 Funding Group
• Kyin Lok, CEO, Dext Capital
• Jennifer Martin, chief product officer, LTi Technology Solutions
• Eric McGriff, chief risk officer, 36th Street Capital
• Nancy Robles, chief operating officer, Eastern Funding
• Sohini Roy, board member & former chief financial officer, Nexseer Capital
• Michelle Speranza, senior vice president, chief marketing officer, LEAF Commercial Capital
• Denis Stypulkoski, founder and principal, Reimagine Advisors
• Camtu Vo, manager of product development, DLL
• David Wiener, managing director, client relations, The Alta Group

For more information on Monitor’s 2025 editorial board members, visit the recently-updated “Meet Our Editorial Board” page.