Managing Director

Paul serves as the Managing Director of Quality Equipment Finance, Director of Premier Acceptance, and Director of Finance for the Tom Wood Group. As a Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) with over 30 years of experience in commercial finance, Paul has held leadership roles at a major Chicago bank, a Wall Street investment firm, and two privately owned financial companies.

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Since joining Quality Equipment Finance in 2012, Paul has successfully reorganized the company, driving continuous record-breaking growth and securing its position as one of the nation’s top independent lenders. His expertise and strategic vision have been instrumental in the company’s success.

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Paul is a frequent speaker at national conferences within the equipment finance industry, contributing his insights through published articles in leading industry publications. Additionally, he plays a key role in shaping the future of the industry as the President of the National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA), and as a member of the Small Ticket Business Council Steering Committee for the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA).