Equipment Finance Matters

In this episode of Equipment Finance Matters, ELFA's Senior Vice President, Industry Advancement and Executive Director of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Kelli Nienaber sits down with Tim Mahedy, ELFA's Chief Economist, to discuss the association's new Economic Outlook product and the critical economic trends shaping the equipment finance industry. Drawing on his experience, Tim breaks...

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t7qTnsGL3ps   Equipment finance plays a foundational role in powering the real economy, despite being often overlooked. In this episode of Equipment Finance Matters, Equipment Leasing & Finance Association President and CEO Leigh Lytle speaks with Eric Miller, President and CEO of Ansley Park Capital, about the industry's power and sweeping impact.  Find o...

Hybrid work can make culture feel hard to see, but leaders have the power to bring it to life. Creating connection, trust, and belonging across distance is not accidental. It is a skill. In this episode, consultant Thomas Barnette, Senior Consultant with InQUEST Consulting, is joined by Kinna Pattani, Chair of ELFA's Inclusion subcommittee, and Jim Wall, Incoming Chair, to share energizing and pra...

As part of ELFA's Innovation Experience, host Kelli Nienaber sits down with Deb Reuben, CEO of TomorrowZone, and Andrew Cotter, EVP & CIO of Somerset Capital Group, Ltd., for a continuing conversation on trend-scanning. Together, they explore why this practice is essential for identifying weak signals, emerging trends, and hidden patterns that are shaping the future of equipment finance.

As part of ELFA's Innovation Experience, host Alexa Carnibella introduces a conversation between Deborah Reuben, CEO of TomorrowZone, and Moto Tohda, VP of Information Systems at Tokyo Century USA. Moto reflects on 17 years with one company and how asking better questions, building cross-team alignment, and championing hands-on learning became the foundation for continuous transformation. The disc...

As part of ELFA's Innovation Experience – a year-round initiative to turn innovative thinking into action – this episode of Equipment Finance Matters features an insightful conversation between Deborah Reuben, CEO and founder of TomorrowZone and Mark Blais, Chief Information Officer at Channel Partners LLC. They dive into Mark's fascinating cross-industry journey—from lasers and 3D imaging to fina...

In this episode of Equipment Finance Matters, host Kelli Nienaber is joined by Deborah Reuben, CEO and founder of TomorrowZone, and Andrew Cotter, Executive Vice President and CIO at Somerset Capital Group. Together, they dive into the ELFA Innovation Experience, a dynamic new initiative blending the expertise of multiple committees to accelerate digital transformation across the industry. Kelli,...

Welcome to another episode of the Equipment Vertical Deep Dive series! Listen as Tom Walther, founder and president of Nationwide Equipment, takes us on an insider's journey through the world of over-the-road trailers. Hosted by Kelli Nienaber, with co-host Will Tefft, this episode covers a range of topics, including trailer market fundamentals, asset remarketing challenges, the impact of tariffs,...

Let's talk about Juneteenth! In this episode of Equipment Finance Matters, Alexa Carnibella welcomes Beverly Brinkley, Vice President and Senior Business Systems Administrator at First Commonwealth Bank. They unpack the significance of Juneteenth as a national holiday and its meaning for the industry and beyond. Beverly shares her journey into inclusion work and the impactful formation of the BEST...

As part of ELFA's  Innovation Experience  – a year-round initiative to turn innovative thinking into action – this episode of  Equipment Finance Matters  features a powerful conversation between Deborah Reuben, CEO and founder of TomorrowZone and Jen Martin, Chief Product Officer at LTi Technology Solutions. Jen shares her unique leadership journey, shaped by her experience as a child of deaf adul...

Join Kelli Nienaber in conversation with Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) experts Van Hesser, Joanne DeSimone, and Mike Dodge, as they unpack the latest trends and challenges shaping the $1 trillion equipment finance industry. Hear expert perspectives on how KBRA evaluates credit ratings for independent, captive, and bank-owned platforms—plus, why diversification and experienced management are cruc...

In this Vertical Series episode of Equipment Finance Matters, co-hosts Kelli Nienaber, Foundation Executive Director and Will Tefft, Asset Manager at EverBank Commercial Asset Finance sit down with Wade Whitenburg, Strategic Accounts Manager at Ritchie Brothers. They explore the expansive construction equipment market, valued over $90 billion. Learn about the unique challenges and opportunities in...

Welcome to the first episode of Equipment Finance Matters in 2025 – it's bursting with optimism and excitement as Alexa welcomes ELFA Board Chair and Vice President and General Manager at Flex Financial, Stryker, James Cress. Hear about James' journey through ELFA, from attending events like Capitol Connections to helping form initiatives like the Emerging Talent Advisory Council and the Women's C...

Kelli and Alexa, hosts of the two shows, announce the merge of the two podcasts and the move of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Podcast to Equipment Finance Matters.  Subscribe to Equipment Finance Matters on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equipment-finance-matters/id1500464877   or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43fGGQcByxbRTRKhbBfyJk?si=244H1nvDQ4Os5aw6PzmJug&nd=1&dlsi=22...

Podcast co-hosts Kelli Nienaber and Will Tefft are joined by Shannon Stangl of DLL to discuss the current and future outlook for the office and workplace segment of the industry. Listen in to learn more about this space including emerging technologies and increased interest in sustainability trends and how equipment can be fit for the future.

In this episode of Equipment Finance Matters, hosts Alexa Carnibella and Matt Vazzana sit down with Jayma Sandquist, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for John Deere Financial, as she shares invaluable insights on career development. Listeners will gain a deep understanding of the importance of goal setting, how to balance long term career aspirations with short term business objec...

Bobby Sandlin, Senior Appraiser and leader of the Transportation Division at Irontrax, joins podcast co-hosts Kelli Nienaber and Will Tefft to discuss the current and future outlook for Over the Road Trucking through the lens of equipment leasing and finance. Listen in as they talk about topics from inventory and remarket valuation to emissions and alternative fuel.   

In this episode, we delve into the essential qualities that drive success in emerging talent. Drawing from extensive experience in mentoring and leadership, Leigh Lytle, ELFA President and CEO, shares valuable insights on the importance of curiosity and openness to feedback. Discover how a relentless hunger for knowledge and self-improvement can propel your career forward and learn the transformat...

Diane Croessmann of The Alta Group joins host Kelli Nienaber for this episode of the Foundation Podcast.  Listen in as they unpack the details of EaaS business models, including risk management.  These EaaS offerings are in demand by customers and it's important to understand how they are structured, what pitfalls to avoid and how traditional funders might find new opportunities.

In the fourth and final part of " Debunking Assumptions Through the Asian American Perspective ", our guests share inspirational stories of support, solidarity and growth.   This special series is brought to you by the ELFA Equity Committee in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Featuring: Debbie Devassy-Babu , Moderator, Equity Committee Me...

In Part 3 of Voices United: Debunking Assumptions Through the Asian American Perspective , guests share their personal experiences facing adversity and talk about the impact of unconscious bias. This podcast is part of the ELFA Equity Committee's celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, which recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Am...

In Part 2 of Voices United: Debunking Assumptions Through the Asian American Perspective , Xiang Ji, Kyin Lok, Camtu Vo and Kinna Pattani talk with moderators Debbie Devassy-Babu and Moto Tohda about what led them to work in equipment finance, and how their careers have progressed.    This podcast is part of the ELFA Equity Committee's celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Isl...

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. This four-part series is brought to you by the ELFA Equity Committee and moderated by Debbie Devassy-Babu, Shareholder at Darcy & Devassy,...

Join host Matt Vazzana as he talks with Zack Marsh, Chair of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation about the critical resources the Foundation provides and how they can help you stay on the cutting edge throughout your career.  Whether it's the popular U.S. Economic Outlook, Monthly Confidence Index, or the Vertical Market Outlook Series, the Foundation provides the future-focused data specif...

In this episode, Kelli Nienaber and Will Tefft speak with Tom Sager, Vice President at Tech Trade Partners, a subsidiary of Remarkets.  They discuss the prospects for leasing IT equipment (servers, storage, networking, computers, mobile devices, and printers) including market size, maintenance, and value retention as well as new opportunities for AI hardware and data protection.