First American News

	John Unchester Joins First American Friday, February 1, 2013 First American Equipment Finance, a City National Bank Company, today announced that John Unchester has joined the Company’s management team. Read More>>
	Announcement of 2013 Best Companies to Work for in New York State Friday, January 11, 2013 The New York State Society for Human Resource Management (NYSSHRM) is very pleased to announce the honorees of the 2013 Best Companies to Work for in New York State awards. Read More>>
	Alan Sikora Elected to ELFA Financial Institutions Business Council Steering Committee Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Alan Sikora, President, First American Equipment Finance, has been elected to serve a two-year term on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA’s) Financial Institutions Business Council Steering Committee. Read More>>
	First American's Molly Mesko Honored in Forty Under 40 Monday, September 17, 2012 Molly Mesko, Vice President and Marketing Manager for First American Equipment Finance recently received the prestigious Forty Under 40 honor. Read More>>
	Flower City Habitat for Humanity Thursday, September 13, 2012 This summer the First American Education Finance team took a break from helping schools build infrastructure to build something a little… homier. Read More>>
	First American Equipment Finance Wins APEX Award for Publication Excellence Tuesday, July 3, 2012 First American Equipment Finance received an APEX Award for publication excellence for the white paper “Is E-Documentation Better Than Paper?” in the Special Purpose Brochures, Manuals and Reports category. Read More>>
	First American Equipment Finance Chosen As The Best Company To Work For In New York State Friday, April 27, 2012 First American Equipment Finance was named winner of the Best Companies to Work For in New York State competition at an awards ceremony on April 26, 2012. Read More>>
	City National Bank to Acquire First American Equipment Finance Monday, April 23, 2012 City National Bank today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire First American Equipment Finance, a privately owned, full-service mid-ticket equipment leasing company... Read More>>
	Independent Middle Market Business Council Wednesday, February 28, 2012 Why lease? Really and truly: why are customers leasing? Read More>>
	First American Named Among Best Places to Work in New York Saturday, December 31, 2011 Six small businesses in Monroe County were named to a list of 50 companies in the state in the "2012 Best Companies to Work for in New York State" ranking. Read More>>
	First American Education Finance’s Annual Peer Discussion Event Highlighted New Rules for IT Leadership Thursday, November 10, 2011 21st Century classroom technology challenges and strategic best practices topped the lists of university CIO concerns highlighted during the 2nd Annual First American Education Finance Peer Discussion Event, held during the EDUCAUSE Conference in Philadelphia. Read More>>
	Staffing Up in a Down Economy First American Equipment Finance to Hire up to 20 Professionals Friday, October 28, 2011 Since 1994, Fairport-based First American Equipment Finance has experienced steady, consistent growth and profitability. First American is looking to continue the trend by hiring up to 20 professionals in the next 12 months. Read More>>
	First American Employees Build + Empower with Habitat for Humanity Thursday, July 28, 2011 First American teams joined the Habitat For Humanity Women Build program to raise money and build a Habitat for Humanity home for a single mother and her family. Read More>>
	First American Equipment Finance to Receive Technology Excellence Award Thursday, July 14, 2011 The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced that First American Equipment Finance will receive its 2011 Operations & Technology Excellence Award. Read More>>
	First American Equipment Finance Focuses on Doing Whatever It Takes at Mid Year Meeting Wednesday, July 13, 2011 First American Equipment Finance brought its entire staff together for two days of learning near its Fairport, New York headquarters at its annual Mid Year Meeting. Read More>>
	First American Equipment Finance Improves Its Industry Rankings Thursday, June 30, 2011 First American Equipment Finance moved from 74 to 67 in the Monitor 100 list of the largest equipment finance companies in the U.S. Read More>>
	First American Employees Run for Fun, Fitness + A Good Cause Wednesday, May 25, 2011 On Tuesday, May 24, First American employees again laced up their running shoes and took part in the Chase Corporate Challenge 3.5 Mile Road Race. Read More>>
	First American Employees Participate in Heart Walk 2011 Monday, April 11, 2011 “Start Making a Change – Start Walking” was the theme of the 2011 Rochester Heart Walk, held April 9. Read More>>
	Annual Meeting Inspires Commercial Account Officers to 'Walk the Talk' When Serving Customers Wednesday, February 09, 2011 First American Equipment Finance kicked off 2011 with its annual sales meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Read More>>
	First American Equipment Finance presented with Community Leadership Award Tuesday, December 28, 2010 First American Equipment Finance was presented with the Youth Services Quality Council Community Leadership Award. Read More>>
	First American Hosts Its Inaugural Peer Discussion Forum Monday, November 01, 2010 First American Education Finance hosted its first annual Peer Discussion event at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Anaheim, California. Read More>>
	EnerSys and First American Vendor Finance Unveil Finance Program Thursday, July 22, 2010 EnerSys and First American Vendor Finance unveil the first ever finance program for stored energy solutions. Read More>>
	Annual Mid-Year Meeting Educates and Inspires Monday, July 19, 2010 First American Equipment Finance held its annual Mid-Year Meeting in Rochester, New York this July. Read More>>
	First American Teams Up with Big Brothers Big Sisters for 21st Annual Golf Classic Friday, June 25, 2010 As title sponsor of the Big Brothers Big Sisters 21st Annual Golf Classic, First American Equipment Finance helped to raise more than $21,000. Read More>>
	First American Equipment Finance Recognized in National Ranking Wednesday, June 16, 2010 First American Equipment Finance climbed 11 spots to # 63 in the 2010 Monitor 100, which ranks the 100 largest leasing and financing companies in the United States. Read More>>
	First American Sprints Forward to Make an Impact on the Community Thursday, June 03, 2010 First American Equipment Finance is proud to have participated in the 2010 Chase Corporate Challenge. Read More>>
	First American Education Finance Committed to Sustainability Thursday, April 01, 2010 First American Education Finance has recently become a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. Read More>>
	First American Moves Up in Top 10 Independent Leasing Companies Thursday, March 11, 2010 First American Equipment Finance was ranked as the sixth largest independent lessor in the United States by Monitor, Inc. Read More>>
	First American Equipment Finance Names Executive Finance Team Monday, March 01, 2010 First American Equipment Finance has announced that David Connolly has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Read More>>
	First American Equipment Finance Announces Increased Services to VARs, OEMs and their Customers Thursday, February 18, 2010 First American adds a Vendor Finance business unit headquartered in Chicago. Read More>>
	Valued Customers are the Focus at Chicago Event Monday, January 25, 2010 First American Equipment Finance begins the new year with its annual Kickoff Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Read More>>
	First American Committed to Supporting Local Communities Tuesday, December 29, 2009 First American employees support their local communities through charitable organizations. Read More>>
	First American Equipment Finance Focuses on Customer Service and Teamwork at Mid-Year Meeting Monday, July 20, 2009 First American held its annual Mid-Year Meeting in Rochester, New York in July. Read More>>
	First American Equipment Finance Climbs in National Ranking Monday, June 29, 2009 Monitor, Inc. Releases the Top 100 Leasing Companies for 2009 Read More>>
	First American Helps Raise $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Thursday, June 11, 2009 First American Equipment Finance was the title sponsor for the 20th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester Golf Classic on June 8. Read More>>
	First American Equipment Finance Ranks in the Top 10 Among Independent Leasing Companies in the US Wednesday, March 18, 2009 First American Moves Up Four Places on 2009 Ranking of Independent Lessors Read More>>
	FAEF Raises More Than $10,000 For Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester Saturday, February 28, 2009 First American Equipment Finance Raises More Than $10,000 For Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester Read More>>
	Commercial Account Officers Meet in Chicago to Discuss Best Practices Tuesday, January 20, 2009 First American Annual Sales Kick-Off Meeting Held in Downtown Chicago Read More>>
	Rochester Company Adopts Dimitri House Family Monday, December 22, 2008 First American employees provide for a family in need this holiday season Read More>>
	William Verhelle Presents to Executives in Moscow Wednesday, November 26, 2008 First American CEO Delivers 3rd International Presentation of 2008 Read More>>
	First American CEO Gives International Address in Australia Friday, November 14, 2008 Bill Verhelle Presents U.S. Equipment Finance Developments to International Executives Read More>>
	Verhelle Addresses Industry in ELFA 2008 Annual Report Thursday, November 13, 2008 ELFA Chairman Discusses 2008 Industry Trends and Association Initiatives Read More>>
	"Financing New Frontiers" at the 47th Annual ELFA Convention Friday, October 17, 2008 First American CEO Addresses Industry Leaders as 2008 ELFA Chairman Read More>>
	First American CEO Presents at Leaseurope Wednesday, October 08, 2008 Bill Verhelle Delivers Speech in Madrid on the State of the U.S. Leasing Market Read More>>
	First American Completes Annual Company-Wide Meeting Monday, August 18, 2008 Entire FAEF Staff Comes Together at Upstate New York Headquarters Read More>>
	First American Announces 5th Year on Monitor 100 Wednesday, July 09, 2008 Monitor, Inc. Releases Top 100 Leasing Companies of 2008 Read More>>
	ELFA Chairman Bill Verhelle - Keynote Speaker at Credit & Collections Conference Tuesday, June 03, 2008 Verhelle Kicks Off the Convention with a Discussion of the State of the Industry Read More>>
	First American is Nationally Ranked as the 12th Largest Independent Lessor Friday, March 28, 2008 Monitor Releases Results for the Top 25 Private Independent Leasing Companies for 2008 Read More>>
	CEO Elected to Lead $600 Billion Industry's Trade Association Monday, December 10, 2007 William Verhelle, CEO of First American Equipment Finance, elected Chairman of the ELFA Read More>>
	100 Largest Leasing Firms Sunday, July 15, 2007 First American Equipment Finance placed among the 100 largest leasing firms in the nation. Read More>>