Who We Are

Established in 1989, the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring thoughtful innovation and contributing to the betterment of the equipment leasing and finance industry.

Governance

The Foundation staff and Board of Trustees are pleased to have the support and expertise of  many industry professionals who volunteer their time and talent to serve on committees and assist on a variety of research projects, academic outreach, and development activities.

Zack Marsh – Chair
AP Equipment Financing
Andrew Blacklock
Cisco Systems Capital
Corporation
Peter Bullen
Treasurer
Key Equipment Finance
James DeFrank
Isuzu Finance of
America, Inc.
Jeffrey Dicosola
Great American
Insurance Group
Cindy Fleck
Channel

Miles Herman
Vice Chair
LEAF Commercial
Capital Inc.
Shari Lipski
ECS Financial
Services, Inc.
Mark Loken
CoBank
Farm Credit Leasing
Leigh Lytle
Equipment Leasing &
Finance Association
Eric McGriff
36th Street
Capital
David Normandin
Wintrust Specialty
Finance
Brittany Ogden
Quarles &
Brady LLP
Nancy Pistorio
Oakmont Capital
Services
Ricardo Rios Jr
Commercial Equipment
Finance, Inc
William Tefft
EverBank Corporate
Asset Finance
Shari Williams


Donna Yanuzzi
1st Equipment Finance, Inc.

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Staff

Kelli Jones Nienaber
Executive Director
Stephanie Fisher
Director of Programs
David Stephens
Development and
Engagement Manager

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers work with the Foundation to further its mission of inspiring thoughtful innovation and contributing to the betterment of the equipment leasing and finance industry. Serving on a Foundation committee is a rewarding experience both personally and professionally. If you are interested in volunteering with the Foundation, please review the list of current opportunities below and contact Kelli Nienaber.