Today, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) recognized First Financial Equipment Leasing (FFEL) for 20 years of membership in the organization.  ELFA is the premier trade association representing companies in the nearly $1 trillion equipment finance sector.  
 
“It is wonderful to see how far First Financial has gone since Richard Stebbins and I co-founded the company two decades ago,” said Tom Slevin, FFEL Co-Founder and CEO.  “Since day one, our involvement with EFLA has been vital to our success and longevity.  We’re grateful to the association for fostering a collaborative environment where we can learn from our peers, establish new customer relationships, and continue to equip our business for success.  All of us at FFEL look forward to what the next 20 years have in store for our company and the equipment finance industry.”
 
As a member of ELFA, FFEL joins forces with other leading companies in the equipment finance sector.  ELFA members are the driving force behind the growth in the commercial equipment finance market and contribute to capital formation across the U.S.  The association’s 575 members include independent and captive equipment leasing and finance companies, banks, financial services corporations, broker/packagers and investment banks, as well as manufacturers and service providers.  ELFA exists to provide member companies a platform to promote and advocate for the equipment finance industry, including attracting and developing new and diverse talent; a forum for professional development and training; and a resource that develops information about, and for, the industry. 
 
ELFA President and CEO Ralph Petta congratulated FFEL on achieving 20 years of membership and thanked the company for its participation in and many contributions to the association and industry. 
 
“Since its founding in 1961, ELFA has united the equipment finance industry under one umbrella to learn, do business and advocate for equipment finance and its important role in the U.S. economy,” said Petta.  “Over the years, member companies have evolved and innovated to meet changing customer needs.  This speaks to the strength and resilience of our industry as it equips American businesses to succeed and prosper.  We congratulate all the companies celebrating milestone membership anniversaries in 2022.”  

About First Financial Equipment Leasing  
First Financial Equipment Leasing specializes in the acquisition and life-cycle management of Construction/Heavy Equipment, Healthcare, Information Technology, and Automation/Material Handling equipment and services.  For over 20 years, First Financial Equipment Leasing has provided financing solutions designed to conserve capital and offer affordable access to often expensive yet increasingly critical, advanced technologies and equipment. 

Headquartered in Southern California, First Financial Equipment Leasing is a member of JA Mitsui Leasing, Ltd. (JAML), a Japanese equipment leasing company providing leasing and financial solutions in Japan and Globally (offices in Asia and North America).  For additional information, please visit the company’s website at www.ffequipmentleasing.com.