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AP Equipment Financing Announces Key Leadership Promotions

December 18, 2025, 07:12 AM

AP Equipment Financing announces several strategic leadership and team promotions across the organization, showcasing investment in employees and key growth across several industries and divisions.

Zack Marsh CLFP — Chief Financial Officer (CFO), oversees financial strategy, capital planning, and long-term fiscal health as AP continues to expand across core and emerging markets.

Kayla Perlinger CLFP — Senior Vice President, Syndications & Risk, guides AP’s syndication strategy and risk management framework, aligning credit policy and capital markets execution to support the company’s growth.

Melanie Rudiger CLFP — Senior Vice President, Operations, is instrumental in the day-to-day and long-term operations of AP and will continue to focus on driving increased efficiencies across the business.

Ashley Fairweather — Inside Sales Manager, will oversee the management and operations of AP’s inside sales team, focusing on process optimization, team development, and driving efficient, scalable sales execution.

Dannika Valdez CLFP — Documentation Manager, heads AP’s documentation team, continuing to provide efficient, accurate, and best-in-class onboarding experiences for customers and partners.

“These promotions reflect AP Equipment Financing’s continued investment in our people and our mission,” says Chris Lerma CLFP, President. “Each of these leaders has played a pivotal role in our growth, and we’re confident they will continue to elevate AP as we enter our next chapter.”







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