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Zack Marsh, appointed to serve on the Board of Trustees of the ELFF as Secretary/Treasurer

Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation (ELFF) has announced the newest officers on its Board of Trustees, and we couldn’t be more proud of our very own Zack Marsh, Orion First CFO, who will serve as Secretary/Treasurer. His modesty won’t permit him to say it, so allow us: Zack’s leadership,…


Thanks - A letter from our CEO

Orion First has been busy these last months, launching a new customer portal, promoting new leadership, and making sure the needs of every client, employee, and stakeholder is attended to. Such categories are impersonal, and so we remind ourselves every day that we are all people first. On that…


Congratulations to Mikey Schaefer, son of Orion CEO David T. Schaefer

Son of CEO David T. Schaefer, Mikey Schaefer is a lifelong climber and world-famous visual storyteller, with photography featured in iconic publications including National Geographic Magazine, Alpinist, and Outside, as well as work in cinematography featured on 60 Minutes, Fox Searchlight and……


Stephen Brown, CLFP, Accounting Specialist II, Selected to Serve on the ELFA’s Emerging Talent Advisory Council

Stephen Brown, CLFP, Accounting Specialist II at Orion First, has been selected to serve on the ELFA’s Emerging Talent Advisory Council. Charged with finding engaging ways to attract and retain valuable industry talent, the ETAC’s mission is vital to the success of our industry during hiring booms…


Joe Collins, SVP, Business Development starts third year on the ELFA Service Providers BCSC

Joe Collins, SVP, Business Development at Orion First, starts his third year on the ELFA’s Service Providers Business Council Steering Committee for 2019. One of five primary constituent bodies at ELFA, the Service Providers Business Council Steering Committee represents organizations and firms…


Zack Marsh, CLFP, CFO, appointed to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation (ELFF)

Orion First is excited to announce that Zack Marsh, CLFP, CFO, was appointed to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation (ELFF). Created by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) in 1989, the ELFF is a non-profit organization guiding the…


Jenny Wood, SVP Client Services serving on the 2019 ELFA Women’s Council

Orion First is excited to announce that Jenny Wood, SVP Client Services, will serve on the 2019 ELFA Women’s Council! Working to increase the participation and leadership of women across the association and the equipment finance industry, the Women’s Council is a vital piece of the ELFA’s updated…


2017 Martini and Cigar Recap

Orion First was honored to host its annual Meet and Greet event, The Martini and Cigar Bar at the Equipment Leasing and Financing Association's (ELFA) 56th Annual Convention. Held in the JW Marriot Hotel’s Primo Garden, this gathering of leasing and finance profesionals offered an intimate setting…


2017 SBLF Recap: Enhancing Leadership Skills Through Self-Awareness in the Mile-High City

A quick recap of the SBLF 2017 Orion thanks everyone who was able to attend the 2017 Small Business Lending Forum in Denver, CO. This summer's event was a great success and the change in venue was a breath of fresh mountain air for many conference goers. Given the proximity of all conference events…


2016 ELFA Recap

The ELFA Annual Convention draws one of the largest crowds of the year from the equipment finance industry and this year was no exception. An electric atmosphere–so commonly felt at past conventions–was present in full force once again. Attendees from around the world arrived to listen to the…