Small ticket equipment financial services company Orion First Financial, LLC made a noteworthy announcement at their recent Annual Conference. Orion's founder Dave Schaefer announced that longtime officer and EVP of Operations, Shannon Green, would assume the role of President and COO as of August 1st. Mr. Schaefer followed up his announcement by noting that he would continue his involvement in the company and moving forward, operate as Chairman and CEO to focus on strategic initiatives. With Ms. Green's background in leadership development and strategic operations this may be a signifier of growth for the Gig Harbor based small ticket equipment financial services leader. Prior to teaming with Orion in 2003, Shannon worked as Vice President of Operations with Financial Pacific Leasing.
 
“When Shannon joined our team back in 2003 I said that she would be an invaluable asset. Over the past ten years she has proven her value to Orion and its clients. This new role for Shannon is a natural transition and a seamless one...she's the right person at the right time to lead Orion through its next stage of growth” added Mr. Schaefer.

As President and COO, Shannon is responsible for overall business operations, including management and administration, client relationships, business operating policies, procedures, organization, staffing and human resources. As part of the executive officer group, Ms. Green participates in strategic planning and implementation management for key revenue growth, portfolio management, and business development initiatives.

”I am excited to assume the responsibility of President and COO at Orion.  With 20-plus years of diverse management history in small ticket commercial leasing, I feel I am uniquely prepared for this opportunity.  This is a strategic time for our company, in that we have spent the last couple of years in survival mode; focused on utilization of technology and process efficiencies.  Our management team and staff have emerged stronger, more energetic and eager to pursue our calculated growth plans” said Shannon Green, President of Orion First Financial.

Orion First Financial is a service provider leader in the small ticket equipment finance industry. Orion specializes in underwriting, lease servicing, special assets services and strategic advisory within the equipment finance industry. As a multifaceted and innovative equipment finance company, Orion can effectively engage with Leasing Companies, Equipment Vendors/Manufacturers, Banks and Financial Institutions. Orion’s skilled team, efficient technology platform and best practices approach, generate exceptional industry performance metrics that translate into better profits, less stress and enriched customer relationships for their clients. For more information about Orion First Financial, LLC please go to www.orionfirst.com.