Banking
10 equipment finance experts
These ten executives have held equipment finance and leasing leadership roles at banks, in sales, credit and general management. A reader can learn how banks run equipment finance and leasing businesses.
Professionals to explore
01—10Amrita Patel
LinkedInExperience: Head of Equipment Finance · Wells Fargo
Head of Equipment Finance at Wells Fargo since July 2022, and former SVP, National Sales Manager, Commercial Vehicle Group (2018–2019) and Wells Fargo Commercial Capital, Transformation & Process Improvement Leader (2019–2022) there. The profile also lists Transformation and Divestiture Leader (2013–2018) and Business Acquisitions Integration & Simplification Leader (2010–2013) at GE Capital.
Anthony R. Sasso
LinkedInExperience: TD Bank, SVP and Head of TD Equipment Finance Inc · TD
TD Bank, SVP and Head of TD Equipment Finance Inc at TD since January 2005, where the profile says the person manages the US equipment finance activities for TD Bank, N.A. and hires, retains and develops a team of equipment finance professionals. It also lists VP, Head of Business Development at TD (2003–2004) and Head Of Business Development at Summit Bank (1986–2001).
Chris Hobbs
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director, Group Head of Equipment Finance · SouthState Bank
Managing Director, Group Head of Equipment Finance at SouthState Bank since July 2025, and former SVP, Director of Equipment Finance (2021–2025) and Senior Vice President Middle Market Banking (2020–2021) there. The profile also lists Vice President, SunTrust Equipment Finance at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey (2016–2019).
Hussein Manji
LinkedInExperience: Head of Leasing & Equipment Finance · RBC
Head of Leasing & Equipment Finance at RBC since April 2024, and former Vice President & National Head, HSBC Equipment Finance (2023–2024) and Assistant Vice President & Manager, Ontario Region - HSBC Equipment Finance - Commercial Banking (2019–2024) at HSBC. The profile also lists Senior Regional Manager - TD Equipment Finance - Commercial Banking at TD (2015–2019).
Jill York
LinkedInExperience: President, Head of Equipment Finance and Leasing Solutions · Fifth Third Bank
Former President, Head of Equipment Finance and Leasing Solutions at Fifth Third Bank (2019–2020), where the profile says the person led a group of more than 300 professionals serving clients ranging from small and medium-sized companies to large corporations. It also lists EVP Specialty Banking and M&A 2016-2019, Chief Financial Officer, 2000-2016 at MB Financial Bank (2000–2019).
Linda Redding
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director and Head of Equipment Finance · JPMorganChase
Managing Director and Head of Equipment Finance at JPMorganChase since March 2022. The profile also lists Deputy Chief Credit Officer - Equipment Finance (2021–2022), National Sales Manager - Equipment Fnance (2012–2021) and Regional Sales Manager - Equipment FInance (2008–2012) at Wells Fargo.
Matthew Hand
LinkedInExperience: Head of Equipment Finance · Bank of Queensland
Head of Equipment Finance at Bank of Queensland since July 2026, and former Head of Business Bank Product (2023–2026) and Head of Commercial Lending and Asset Finance Product (2020–2023) there. The profile also lists Executive Director Business Lending Product at Commonwealth Bank (2019–2020).
Peter Ringler
LinkedInExperience: Vice President and Head of TD Equipment Finance Canada · TD
Vice President and Head of TD Equipment Finance Canada at TD since February 2022, where the profile says the person leads TD Bank's equipment financing business in Canada. It also lists Vice President at TD Equipment Finance Canada (2021–2022), Executive Vice President at Wells Fargo Equipment Finance Canada (2016–2021) and Chief Commercial Officer at GE Capital Canada (2011–2016).
Scott Dienes
LinkedInExperience: President - Group Head Equipment Finance · Associated Bank
President - Group Head Equipment Finance at Associated Bank since October 2021. The profile also lists SVP National Sales Leader Specialty Industry Verticals (2019–2021) and SVP Regional Sales Manager Middle Market Channel (2012–2019) at Wells Fargo and Managing Director at GE Capital (2006–2012), and describes experience building and leading de-novo businesses.
Sondra Rowland
LinkedInExperience: Credit Leader - Equipment Finance · Investors Bank
Former Credit Leader - Equipment Finance at Investors Bank (2018–2022) and Chief Credit Officer - Capital Equipment Finance at EverBank Commercial Equipment Finance (2014–2018), and Senior Vice President Credit Leader at Apple Bank since May 2022. The profile also lists President at Emigrant Business Credit Corp. (2009–2014).
Choose the right perspective
Match the market segment to yours, since small-ticket, middle-market and large-ticket equipment finance differ in credit process and sales model. Also decide whether you need a sales and origination leader or a credit and portfolio leader.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How did you decide which equipment types and industries to finance and which to avoid?
- 02How did you set residual value assumptions and credit approval standards for leases?
- 03How did you organize origination channels such as direct, vendor and syndication?
Reaching equipment finance experts
How can I contact one of these equipment finance experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 9 companies, including Wells Fargo, TD and SouthState Bank, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach equipment finance experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
You pay nothing. Instant Expert sends follow-up reminders, and if the person hasn't booked or answered within 7 days, the request expires and any hold on your card is released. You can invite several of the 10 people on this list at once and cap your total spend, so you pay only for the ones who accept.
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