Summit Funding Group, one of the largest independent equipment lessors in the U.S., has announced the addition of Jessica Nason to the firm as Regional Manager. Her appointment reflects continued company-wide growth and an expansion of services for vendor and OEM partners, according to Michael J. Fitzsimmons, General Manager of Summit’s Construction and Material Handling Division.
Alongside Fitzsimmons and a national team of representatives, Nason will work closely with growing vendors in the material handling and construction spaces throughout the country, spearheading partnerships and helping them achieve and exceed their business goals.
“Ms. Nason’s expertise and standout ability to understand our partner businesses and forge meaningful connections make her an exceptional asset to our growing team,” says Fitzsimmons. “We are excited to welcome her on board and widen our national presence through establishing an additional office in Florida, her home base.”
Nason joins Summit with more than 12 years of experience in the sales industry across many diverse segments, including construction and material handling, automotive, medical, software, machine tools, forestry, and more.
She previously held positions with CIT and Marlin Equipment Leasing and most recently served as Vice President of Sales at Centra Funding. Prior to that, Nason honed her skills in the timeshare resale industry, quickly working her way up from sales representative to sales manager, leading a team of 100 individuals.
“My time in the industry and previous leadership roles have well prepared me for this hands-on position that will allow me to deepen vendor relationships and services,” explains Nason. “I look forward to taking this next step in my career and joining the best-of-the-best at Summit.”
Nason was born and raised in southern Maine and now resides in Florida with her husband and three young sons.
Founded in 1993 and led by President and CEO Richard L. Ross, Summit Funding Group is comprised of Middle Market Finance, Material Handling, Vendor Finance, Capital Markets, and Enterprise Finance divisions. The firm serves a diverse range of industries including construction, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, and many others.