MASON, Ohio (April 23, 2018) – Summit Funding Group, one of the largest independent equipment lessors in the U.S., is expanding its Enterprise Finance division with the addition of industry veteran Robert Gordon “Gordy” Iler, Jr. as National Sales Manager.
In his new role, Iler will lead and grow Summit’s dedicated Enterprise Group, according to Richard L. Ross, President and CEO of Summit Funding Group.
“Summit has served investment grade firms since our inception, providing expert equipment and software financing services, including customized leasing terms and Life Cycle Asset Management,” explains Ross. “As we move to expand our offerings, our dedicated Enterprise division will be boosted by Mr. Iler’s deep expertise and long-standing relationships in the enterprise sales space.”
Iler joins Summit with more than 20 years of experience in the financial sales industry, including 18 years with IBM Global Financing, where he was responsible for financial sales of leasing, loans and project financing offerings to a range companies.
“Following several years of financial sales management experience, the opportunity to expand Summit’s Enterprise Group presented itself as an ideal fit for the next phase of my career,” says Iler. “Given Summit’s reputation as one of the top independent equipment lessors in the country, I look forward to growing with the firm and continuing to identify new ways to deliver the trusted solutions that our Clients depend upon.”
As National Sales Manager, Iler will work closely with both Richard L. Ross and Vice President of Sales Matt Ross.
In addition to its Enterprise Group, Summit Funding Group is comprised of Middle Market Finance, Material Handling, Vendor Finance, and Capital Markets divisions. The firm serves a diverse range of industries including construction, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, and many others.
About Summit Funding Group
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Mason, Ohio, Summit Funding Group provides equipment lease and finance solutions to companies across the U.S. The firm has originated more than $3 billion in equipment lease and finance transactions to date.
Committed to the delivery of peak results, Summit Funding Group provides financing to a wide variety of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, aviation services, communications, media and entertainment, construction, corporate aircraft, distribution, energy, exploration and production, food and beverage, healthcare, manufacturing, marine, packaging, printing, retail, technology, transportation, as well as transmission and distribution (utility) services. More information is available at www.summit-funding.com.