Brian Griffin joined Republic Bank of Chicago as senior vice president and head of leasing. In this role, Griffin will serve as a funding source for independent equipment leasing companies throughout the United States. read more

MAY 19, 2021 - 6:53 am

Fifth Third Bank promoted Dave Drury to head of equipment finance and Ernie Tsorvas to head of direct sales. In addition, the bank appointed Scott Kiley to lead a new equipment finance capital markets group, which Mike Hube and Eric Staczek also joined. read more

AUG 7, 2020 - 8:10 am

As confidence in the equipment finance industry reaches new heights to start 2017, funding sources face a number of challenges as well as opportunities. Paul Menzel of Financial Pacific Leasing, Bob Fisher of Ascentium Capital and Brian Griffin of MB Financial Bank discuss ways to remain competitive, how the new presidential administration will impact business and how liquidity and credit quality have fared.... read more

March/April 2017