Month: October 2018

David T. Schaefer's 2018 Chairman Address Explores the Storied History of the ELFA

President and CEO of Orion First, David Schaefer had the honor of delivering the 2018 Chairman Address as one of his final acts as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ELFA. Watch his speech below: 2018 Chairman Dave Schaefer reported on the state of the industry - “Perseverance is Key”…


From a Broker to a Lessor

As a successful commercial equipment finance broker you’ve mastered the ins and outs of the industry, fine-tuned your skill set, and built a well-oiled broker business. But beyond reaching scalability and expanding your company, what other avenues offer the potential for new revenue streams? If…


David T. Schaefer, CEO Orion First, to Speak at 2018 European Leasing & Consumer Credit Convention

Venice, Italy—Founder and CEO of Orion First and Mintaka Financial,  and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), David Schaefer will be a panelist at the 2018 European Leasing and Consumer Credit Industry Annual Convention in Venice, Italy.…