LEAF Commercial Capital

Longtime LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. CEO Announces 2024 Retirement

Philadelphia (August 4, 2023) – LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. (LEAF), a leading U.S. equipment leasing and finance company and subsidiary of M&T Bank, today announced that Crit DeMent, who led the company as CEO from its creation until earlier this year, will step away from
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Miles Herman Named LEAF CEO, Crit DeMent Serves as Chairman

Philadelphia (April 5, 2023) – LEAF Commercial Capital Inc. (“LEAF”), a leading U.S. equipment leasing and finance company and a subsidiary of M&T Bank, today announced that Miles Herman, formerly LEAF president and COO, is assuming the role of CEO, with former CEO Crit
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Roundtable: Industry Lessors Discuss Future of Leasing Landscape

This month’s State of the Industry roundtable on leasing, consisting of standalone financing companies and industry manufacturer leasing arms, captured a robust assortment of opinions and reflects the rich assortment of lessors available to dealers/resellers and their end-user
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LEAF’s Michelle Speranza Named As a 2020 “Women Influencer” by The Cannata Report

Philadelphia (Sept. 25, 2020) — LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. (“LEAF”), a leading U.S. equipment leasing and finance company and subsidiary of People’s United Bank, N.A., today announced that Michelle Speranza, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, has been
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Centurion Names LEAF As Exclusive Finance Partner

Philadelphia (Sept. 10, 2020) — LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. (LEAF), a leading U.S. equipment leasing and finance company and a subsidiary of People’s United Bank, N.A., today announced that Centurion Service Group has chosen LEAF as its exclusive financing partner. Centurion,
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LEAF Promotes Jaymi Sander to Sales Director

Philadelphia (Jan. 24, 2020) — LEAF Commercial Capital Inc. (LEAF), a leading U.S. equipment leasing and finance company and subsidiary of People’s United Bank, announced the promotion of Jaymi Sander to sales director, Diversified Markets. Previously serving as sales manager,
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Technology Financing Industry Leader Gary Sutton Announces Retirement

Philadelphia (Oct. 25, 2019) — LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. (LEAF), a leading U.S. equipment leasing and finance company and subsidiary of People’s United Bank, today announced that Gary Sutton, industry veteran and President and CEO of VAR Technology Finance (VAR), a division
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LEAF and People’s United Bank Launch “Women in Leadership” Philadelphia Chapter

Philadelphia (Sept. 26, 2019) — LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. (“LEAF”), a leading U.S. equipment leasing and finance company and subsidiary of People’s United Bank, N.A., and People’s United Bank, today announced the launch of a new Women in Leadership Chapter (“WIL”) in
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Under Pressure: Keeping Pace with Innovation and the Impact of M&A Color the Future for Industry

As we put the wraps on our January state of the industry look at trends and predictions, we have a second round of “sleeper” trends, issues and variables that might not have an immediate impact on the industry during 2019, but have the potential for long-term consequences. Hiro
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Ringing in the New Year with a Look at Trends to Watch in 2019

Easily, the most difficult days of the year to find motivation and energy are the first few trips to the office following the long holiday season. Fear not, the gift wrap, party eyeglasses and sugar cookies may be a distant memory, but we’ve assembled a cast of industry
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LEAF Promotes Michelle Speranza to Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer

Philadelphia (April 18, 2018) — LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. (“LEAF”), a leading U.S. equipment leasing and finance company and a subsidiary of People’s United Bank, N.A., today announced the promotion of Michelle Speranza to senior vice president, chief marketing officer.
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Compass Sales Solutions and LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. Announces a New Integration to Submit Lease Applications

Boise, ID (Feb. 26, 2018) – Compass Sales Solutions, the industry leader in Sales Opportunity Software, is excited to announce its latest integration with LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. (“LEAF”). The new integration eases the task of submitting credit applications for office
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People’s United Bank Acquires Equipment Finance Company LEAF Commercial Capital

Bridgeport, CT (July 19, 2017) — People’s United Bank N.A. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire LEAF Commercial Capital. Based in Philadelphia, LEAF is one of the largest, independent commercial equipment finance companies in the U.S., with
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Compass Sales Solutions Is Partnering with LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. for Lease Document Automation

Boise, ID (March 2017) — Compass Sales Solutions, the industry leader in sales opportunity software, is proud to announce a new partnership with LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. (LEAF) for lease document automation. Compass is proud to announce that Compass Sherpa users can
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