Kevin Hall takes a practical approach to his role as vice president of capital markets at Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada, surrounding himself with a team of knowledgeable experts that have transformed the platform just three short years into his mandate. This year’s NextGen Icon Award goes to Hall for his current successes but also his untold future potential.... read more

Sept/Oct 2023

Bette Kerhoulas was one of the first women to do many things in the equipmnent finance industry, and even as she transitions out of full-time work, she continues to inspire and encourage those around her as a pioneer for women in finance.... read more

Sept/Oct 2023

Miles Herman, CEO of LEAF Commercial Capital, is best defined as a caring and encouraging leader who truly cares about his people and his clients, treating everyone around him like his own family. As this year’s Monitor Current Leader Icon, Herman shares his story of becoming the best leader he can be.... read more

Sept/Oct 2023

Don Campbell, chief risk officer at Auxilior Capital Partners, is one of this year’s winners of Monitor’s 2023 Veteran Icon award. Campbell details his rise to success and the long journey to his current role while remembering pivotal mentors and doling out wisdom to aspiring leaders.... read more

Sept/Oct 2023

Bill Carey, senior vice president and assistant general counsel at EverBank, a winner of one of Monitor’s 2023 Veteran Icon awards, credits numerous individuals, associations and experiences for shaping him into a successful attorney in the equipment finance industry who has created a lasting legacy.... read more

Sept/Oct 2023

Several traits are essential to being a successful leader in the equipment finance industry, including a sense of purpose, advocacy for oneself and flexibility around change. Amy Gross tells the story of how she obtained those traits and provides advice to aspiring leaders.... read more

Sept/Oct 2022

Deborah Baker has been a champion for women and other underrepresented groups during her 30-year career in equipment finance. Through her leadership at ELFA, she has transformed her commitment to DE&I into meaningful action for the industry. ... read more

Sept/Oct 2022

Joe Nachbin’s four decades in equipment finance were characterized by integrity, kindness and the ability to read financial statements and static loss pools like poetry. With the help of several people who knew him well, Monitor pays tribute to Nachbin in a special posthumous profile.... read more

Sept/Oct 2022

Robert Preville, founder and CEO of APPROVE, sees opportunities for equipment finance companies to expand and embed relationships with vendors past their equipment financing needs and to regain lost financial turf from credit card and merchant service companies as they cash in on micro and small ticket transactions. ... read more

Sept/Oct 2022

Ricardo E. Rios, Chief Operating Officer of Commercial Equipment Finance (CEFI) has had great success in both Puerto Rico and the U.S. and is making a name for himself in the equipment finance industry. As a leader and mentor, Rios focuses on relationship building to find success.... read more

Sept/Oct 2022