Brianna Wilson

From the cranes needed to build houses, the gym equipment that lends itself to people’s physical health and the medical scanners that assist doctors in making accurate diagnoses, Lara Yocarini is most passionate about the critical work equipment financiers contribute... read more

September 2024

Four Monitor 101+ leaders reflect on the past 18 months in a discussion about prominent industry concerns, sharing their perspectives on originations activity, the interest rate environment, credit quality and delinquencies.... read more

July/August 2024

AI is top-of-mind for professionals across the industry, but the exploration and implementation processes can be a lot to take in. Deb Reuben and Rohan Marfatia discuss how leaders can push past the overwhelm and begin successfully adopting AI.... read more

July/August 2024

Dominic Janney

Modernizing equipment finance technology is a significant undertaking. As a result, many companies stick with old technology for too long, acting out of fear instead of seizing the opportunity. As an equipment finance executive who has recently overseen the transition... read more

July 2024

U.S. Bank appointed Tina Eickhoff as the new head of its equipment finance business. Eickhoff will replace Tony Cracchiolo, who is retiring after leading U.S. Bank Equipment Finance for the past decade. read more

JUN 27, 2024 - 6:44 am

Scott Nelson

Monitor’s Converge conference is built for people like me. Converge has a multi-faceted focus on how organizations intertwine business strategy, productivity and technology. It is built for enthusiasts looking to learn about and share their experiences with these topics. I... read more

June 2024

For the first time since GE Capital departed the Monitor 100 ranking, the No. 1 company in net assets and new business volume is not a bank. Nearly 60% of U.S. bank affiliates reduced their new business volume in 2023 marking the end of an equipment finance era.... read more

Monitor 100 2024

LTi Technology Solutions is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Randy Haug sat down with Monitor to reflect on some of the company’s proudest moments, discuss the challenges the industry faces today and share his predictions for the future of equipment finance.... read more

Monitor 100 2024

Many banks have pulled back from equipment finance over the last 18 months and this trend doesn’t show signs of stopping. Rick Remiker outlines seven methods to defend a bank-based equipment finance division in this uncertain environment.... read more

Monitor 100 2024

Hackers are finding new ways to commit wire fraud. Stephen Whelan explores examples from recent case law and outlines precautions that equipment financiers can take to avoid becoming a victim.... read more

Monitor 100 2024

While the regional bank scare of 2023 was tumultuous for many banks, it served as an “opportunity of a lifetime” for Pinnacle, which achieved nearly $700 million in portfolio growth. Kris Foster, executive vice president, credits this success to the company’s culture and its client-focused business strategy.... read more

Monitor 100 2024

After nearly 35 years in equipment finance, Nick Small is leading Cisco Capital as president. He outlines his vision for the company and shares his perspective on the best way to ensure the ongoing vitality of the industry.... read more

Monitor 100 2024

Want to be the first buyer on a syndicator’s call list? Scott Kiley shares how to make that happen by embracing the three Rs: relationship, responsiveness and reliability.... read more

Monitor 100 2024

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