American Financial Partners (AFP), a national provider of equipment and project financing, is celebrating more than two decades in business with expanded services, new leadership and a sharpened focus on strategic growth.

Founded in 2004, the Gary, S.D.-based company has built its reputation on relationship-driven service and financial expertise. Its team now has more than 200 years of combined experience to clients nationwide.

“We’ve always believed growth should be intentional and rooted in our values,” said Amy Wagner, CLFP, founder and CEO of AFP. “This next chapter is about expanding our impact, strengthening our team and entering new sectors, like transportation, with leaders like Kim Langlois and Gina Calco who bring unmatched experience and integrity to the table.”

Strategic expansion highlights include:

• Leadership additions: JoJo Williams joins as national business development director, and Gabby Giannonatti as senior operations specialist. Both bring strong industry experience, and a people-first approach aligned with AFP’s core values.

• Red Thread Financial growth: Led by Alayna Pederson, the creative and industrial division continues to support entrepreneurs and legacy businesses with flexible equipment financing and personalized service.

• Transportation division launch: Industry veterans Kim Langlois and Gina Calco now lead AFP’s newly formed transportation unit, providing tailored, fast, and flexible financing solutions to trucking companies across the country.

• Technology with a personal touch: A new vendor portal, set to launch soon, will streamline deal flow and improve visibility—while preserving AFP’s hallmark of hands-on review and personalized support.

“Growth only matters if it creates value for our partners,” Wagner said. “JoJo and Gabby bring unmatched energy and insight. Kim and Gina are game changers. Their industry expertise and passion for helping customers succeed are exactly what this next phase is all about.”

AFP remains focused on helping businesses grow through fast, fair and relationship-based financing.