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Through in-depth interviews with top researchers, economists, and industry leaders, Equipment Finance Matters delivers valuable knowledge to help you stay ahead in this dynamic industry.
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Intentional Living and Leadership: ELFA Women's Subcommittee Discuss Work-Life Balance
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nGpC8de498k
In this special episode of Equipment Finance Matters, Kelli Nienaber, ELFA Senior Vice President of Industry Advancement, sits down with industry leaders Jerilyn Nicholsen, Managing Director, Business Development at Pathward; Camtu Vo, Manager of Product Development at DLL; and Deb Reuben, CLFP, Founder of TomorrowZone, for an honest conversation about work-life balance and what it takes to build a sustainable career in the equipment finance industry.
Drawing on their experiences, the panel explores how the definition of balance has evolved and what it looks like in practice.
Get their perspectives on creating healthier boundaries, advocating for yourself, and finding a more sustainable approach to work and life at every stage of your career, with practical insights and real-world examples from three accomplished women in the industry.
20 Aug 2026
The Evolving Forklift Market: Electrification, Tariffs, and Remarketing Insights
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ij2vm2IhqMU
Forklifts play a vital yet often underappreciated role in diverse industries, and in this episode of Equipment Finance Matters, hosts Kelli Nienaber, Equipment Leasing & Finance Association Senior Vice President of Industry Advancement & Executive Director of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, and Will Teftt, Senior Vice President, Asset Manager at EverBank, sit down with Joe Joyce, Executive Vice President at Russell Equipment Inc., to explore the evolving forklift market and what equipment finance professionals need to know about this $10 billion North American sector.
Joe explains how customization, such as mast height, fuel type, or battery configuration, impacts both primary and secondary market value. They also discuss the importance of understanding brand reliability, leasing terms, and market trends when setting residuals and managing portfolio risk. The discussion explored post-pandemic supply chain effects, tariff implications, and the complexities of recycling batteries and embracing new technologies such as autonomous forklifts. This episode delivers practical insights for lessors, lenders, and anyone navigating the future of forklift financing.
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30 Jul 2026
Building Trust in Equipment Finance: Where Capital Meets Scalable Opportunity
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/avyRGY-n9xY
In this episode of Equipment Finance Matters, Daryl Muller, ELFA Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary, sits down with Quentin Cote, Managing Director, Commercial at Concord, for an in-depth look at where capital meets equipment finance, exploring what makes the sector both investable and scalable in today's evolving landscape.
Quentin draws on 30 years of experience across lending, investing, operations, and servicing to share a comprehensive perspective on market shifts, from the rise of private credit to the increasing complexity of risk and infrastructure needs. They dive into timely topics like data center opportunities, the critical "trust layer" behind scalable investment, and the pivotal role operational discipline plays alongside technology and fraud mitigation.
Get Quentin Cote's take on how platforms must evolve to provide deeper transparency, institutional-grade infrastructure, and resilience in the face of AI and fraud risks.
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