Leadership

Mrs. Dubinsky was the Director of Accounting at Orion First, LLC. until June 2022 when she left to work for a local foundation. She rejoined the Orion team in March 2025 as Chief Financial Officer and is currently responsible for strategic financial planning and analysis, building and overseeing our client services team and for establishing and monitoring financial policies, procedures and controls.

Jenny has over 25 years of experience in the accounting and finance field where she began as an auditor for Deloitte in Seattle, WA.

A graduate of the University of Washington, Jenny currently lives with her husband in Gig Harbor, WA, and enjoys spending time with their three girls exploring the outdoor beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Mr. Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer of Orion First where he leads the company’s efforts to deliver exceptional loan and lease servicing solutions while driving growth and innovation in the commercial finance industry.

As a values-driven, mission-centric servant leader, Mark brings deep expertise in building high-performing teams and leading companies through middle-market stages of growth. His career includes leadership roles such as CEO of Concord Servicing Corporation, where he managed operations for an ~$8 billion loan and lease portfolio, President of Wyndham Consumer Finance, where he oversaw the origination, servicing, and securitization of over $1 billion in consumer loans annually, and VP of Global Operations at GE Capital Franchise Finance.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska—Kearney, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Nebraska—Lincoln, and has completed executive education programs at Columbia University, Wharton Business School, GE’s Crotonville Executive Education Campus, and the Eller Business School. He is certified in Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, holding green belt and executive black belt credentials, and is a member of the Arizona Bar.

Mark resides in Scottsdale, AZ, with his wife. They enjoy spending time with their three adult sons and two grandchildren. In his spare time, Mark can be found hiking, biking, enjoying the mountains of Northern Arizona, or cheering on Phoenix’s professional sports teams.

Kim’s professional experience includes business development roles at both direct lender and service provider companies. As a sales professional, Kim has been active in the industry for over a decade, attending industry events, growing her professional network, and developing the connections needed to drive growth in small business lending. Kim is tasked with developing and expanding relationships with servicing clients at Orion First.

Kim earned her BA degree from Washington State University and resides in Gig Harbor with her family.

Ms. Wood serves as the Chief Client Experience Officer for Orion First, where she ensures exceptional partnerships and a client-first foundation between Orion and its valued clients.

Since joining Orion in 2002, Jenny has held various leadership roles across the company, including overseeing collections of accounts up to 90 days delinquent, supervising front-end collections, managing personal property and sales tax compliance, accounting, and customer service.

With 25 years of leasing experience, Jenny brings the expertise, professionalism, and accountability needed to manage Orion’s client relationships at the highest level. She has been highly active in the industry, previously serving as President of the Certified Leasing & Finance Professionals Foundation (CLFP) and as a member of the Women’s Council. She remains deeply committed to initiatives that support the success of small businesses.

Jenny resides in Tacoma, Washington, where she enjoys spending time with family and friends, doting on her nieces and nephews, traveling, and cheering on her Seattle Seahawks.

Mr. Marcoe is the Chief Operating Officer at Orion First, LLC, responsible for overseeing the company’s operations and ensuring alignment with its strategic goals. In this role, Paul ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of all operational processes, driving business growth and operational excellence. Previously, Paul served as the Chief Technology Officer, providing the overall technology vision and IT strategies at Orion.

Paul is an accomplished, results-driven executive with 28 years of progressive experience within a demanding, fast-paced financial services industry. His expertise spans operational management, strategic planning, process optimization, and leadership development. Paul has a proven track record of implementing business-aligned strategies, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving technological innovation.

Paul is a graduate of Western Washington University with a degree in Business Management and Information Systems. He also earned the distinction of Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) in 2013.

Paul loves spending time with his family, volunteering for Sunny Sky’s Animal Shelter, and working on his skills as a passionate nature and landscape photographer.

Mr. Cote is President of Orion First. His responsibilities include leading the teams managing business development, client relationship management, contract operations, and Orion’s finances.

Quentin’s 31 years in the finance industry and proven track record in private investing, specialty finance, structured finance, capital markets, and finance company operations provide him valuable relationships, experience, and expertise in helping Orion deliver its services and further develop its offerings.  In his past roles, Quentin has served as Vice President at State Street Bank, Director at Sherman Financial Group, Managing Director at Babson Capital Management (now Barings), and Head of Private Investments at Cambridge Place Investment Management.

Quentin works to support strong partnerships with our clients and help the business development team acquire new relationships.  Additionally, he is supporting new product and process development to ensure that Orion stands as a leader in delivering portfolio insights, strong performance, and a rewarding obligor experience.

A graduate of Dartmouth College and the MIT Sloan School of Management, Mr. Cote currently resides in Boston with his wife. His hobbies include spending time outdoors, golf, lacrosse, and travel.

Mr. Schaefer is the Chairman and Founder of Orion First. Since founding the company in 2001, Dave has been instrumental in establishing Orion as an industry leader in commercial loan and lease servicing. In his role as Chairman, he continues to advocate for capital formation focused on the small and medium business market.

With a career spanning 45 years in the commercial finance industry, Dave’s leadership has been shaped by a broad range of roles, including business development, treasury, operations, technology, accounting, and portfolio management. His experience spans both prime and subprime markets. Before founding Orion, Dave was President and a member of the Board of Directors at Financial Pacific Leasing Company. He also founded Checkmate Certified Collections in 1975, a consumer and commercial collection agency. He co-founded Mintaka Financial, as small ticket funding source that served brokers from 2004 through 2020.

Dave’s passion for the value small and medium businesses bring to their communities is a driving force behind his volunteerism. He currently serves on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council, where he contributes to shaping policies that benefit the small business community. Dave also served on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) Board of Directors from 2009 to 2019 and was Chairman of the Board in 2018. He chaired LeasePAC, a federal political action committee advocating for the industry, and previously served on the Board of Directors of the United Association of Equipment Lessors (now the National Equipment Finance Association). In 1996, Dave earned his Certified Leasing and Finance Professional certification, making him one of the industry’s earliest CLFPs.