Whether you are a business executive looking to invest in new equipment or a vendor seeking financing options for your clients, you can leverage flexible financing through First American to achieve your goals.
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Leasing & Financing Overview
Leasing & Financing Overview Leasing & Financing Overview
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Equipment Financing Equipment Financing
Discover how we can help streamline your capital projects through our equipment financing solutions.
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Vendor Financing Vendor Financing
Integrated vendor financing programs—designed to simplify your customers' purchasing experience. Explore how our vendor programs can help you sell more, faster.
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Commercial Cards
Commercial Cards Commercial Cards
Transform the way you manage expenses and close your books faster with the City National Visa Commercial Card program presented by First American.
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Leasing & Financing Overview
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Industries Industry Specialization
Gain valuable insights by working with finance experts aligned to your industry.
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About About Us
Tap into the strength and expertise of one of the largest equipment finance companies in the U.S.
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Meet Your Team
First American is comprised of experienced finance professionals who are committed to providing an exceptional client experience.
Christopher
Schmelz
BUSINESS MANAGER
Christopher leads a team of Program Managers for the Vendor division.
Christopher’s mission is to work with his team to establish relationships with vendors and their sales leadership teams. He is passionate about helping others succeed. To him, there is nothing more rewarding than sharing success and accomplishments with both the vendors that he supports and his team of Program Managers.
Prior to his role as a Business Manager, he worked as both a Project Manager and Program Manager, which helped to provide him with a wholistic understanding of First American’s processes.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY...
"The entire team at First American are always highly professional in their approach and extremely proficient and efficient in their delivery of the valuable services they offer."
CEO
Beverage Company in CA
"Great company to work with, very flexible and collaborative."
System Specialist
Transportation Solutions Company in CA
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MORE ABOUT CHRISTOPHER
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Hope College
- MBA in Competitive & Organizational Strategy from the University of Rochester
Outside of Work:
He enjoys fishing, platform tennis, reading and spending time with his wife and their two children, Micah and Rocky.
Christopher Schmelz
BUSINESS MANAGER
Christopher leads a team of Program Managers for the Vendor division.
Christopher’s mission is to work with his team to establish relationships with vendors and their sales leadership teams. He is passionate about helping others succeed. To him, there is nothing more rewarding than sharing success and accomplishments with both the vendors that he supports and his team of Program Managers.
Prior to his role as a Business Manager, he worked as both a Project Manager and Program Manager, which helped to provide him with a wholistic understanding of First American’s processes.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY...
"The entire team at First American are always highly professional in their approach and extremely proficient and efficient in their delivery of the valuable services they offer."
CEO
Beverage Company in CA
"Great company to work with, very flexible and collaborative."
System Specialist
Transportation Solutions Company in CA
MORE ABOUT CHRISTOPHER
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Hope College
- MBA in Competitive & Organizational Strategy from the University of Rochester
Outside of Work:
He enjoys fishing, platform tennis, reading and spending time with his wife and their two children, Micah and Rocky.