Summit Funding Group is pleased to announce that Bob Johnson has joined the company as Vice President of Capital Markets. In this role, Bob will be responsible for developing and expanding Summit’s US investor base, network of funding sources, and will be leading Summit’s Canadian Capital Markets Strategy.

Johnson brings 8 years of experience in the Equipment Finance industry including time with Element Fleet Management, Chain Asset Management (a GE Capital Spinoff), and Grupo Santander. Prior to joining the industry he began his career in a series of progressing Corporate Finance roles with worldwide coverage at IBM in Armonk, NY. Johnson has extensive experience working with a wide variety of investors and funding sources, supporting industries from material handling, construction, technology, marine, renewables and office and imaging.

Bob and his wife live in a Northern New Jersey suburb of Manhattan. Bob enjoys spending time with family and friends, and living an active/outdoor lifestyle. His hobbies includes skiing, hiking, and triathlon training. Bob is also an amateur golfer and enjoys playing the occasional round of golf with business associates, investors, and friends.

Tom Austin has joined our team as a Senior Account Manager, Middle Market.  In this role, Tom is responsible for developing and expanding business in the Southeastern United States. Tom has extensive experience working with a wide variety of industries, including construction, crane rental, waste and transportation industries.

Tom notably brings over 35 years of experience in the equipment industry, most recently as a Vice President with Flagstar Financial & Leasing, and also at Ameris Bank. Tom also spent extensive time with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation and with Associates Commercial Corporation.

Tom graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, AL with a degree in Business Administration. He is a Florida native, and he and his  family have resided in Orlando since 2001. Tom is an avid sportsman and enjoys hunting and fishing with his two sons, playing golf and traveling.

Taylor Carlson has joined the Summit team as a Senior Account Manager, Middle Market.  In this role, Carlson is responsible for developing and expanding business across the U.S.

Taylor has over 15 years of experience in the business lending sector and has spent time at VFI Corporate Finance as a Business Development Officer, as well as with Lendio and Direct Business Lending.

Taylor currently resides in Utah and enjoys traveling, being a drummer, hockey, golf, and skiing, just to name a few favorite pastimes.