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
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About About Us
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Sarah Michael
SVP, MARKETING & DIGITAL
Sarah Michael leads the Marketing & Digital team at First American Equipment Finance, where she fosters a high-performance environment dedicated to creating exceptional client experiences. She motivates her colleagues to innovate and elevate marketing strategies, guiding clients through a seamless digital journey that enhances the company's human service model.
Sarah began her career at First American in 2008, starting in Project Management and Sales before transitioning to IT. There, she was inspired to develop First American’s online account for clients, laying the foundation for the company's digital service model. Her dedication to enhancing the client experience earned her recognition as Operations Person of the Year in 2011 and as the company's Chairman’s Award recipient in 2020. Sarah is a Certified Lease and Finance Professional, a co-founder of First American’s Women in Business ERG, and was named to Monitor’s “2021 Top Women in Equipment Finance” list.
Outside of work, Sarah and her family enjoy spending time on the Finger Lakes, camping at Letchworth State Park and supporting organizations in the community, such as Rescued Treasures Pet Adoptions, Big Brothers Big Sisters and FoodLink.
Sarah Michael leads the Marketing & Digital team at First American Equipment Finance, where she fosters a high-performance environment dedicated to creating exceptional client experiences. She motivates her colleagues to innovate and elevate marketing strategies, guiding clients through a seamless digital journey that enhances the company's human service model.
Sarah began her career at First American in 2008, starting in Project Management and Sales before transitioning to IT. There, she was inspired to develop First American’s online account for clients, laying the foundation for the company's digital service model. Her dedication to enhancing the client experience earned her recognition as Operations Person of the Year in 2011 and as the company's Chairman’s Award recipient in 2020. Sarah is a Certified Lease and Finance Professional, a co-founder of First American’s Women in Business ERG, and was named to Monitor’s “2021 Top Women in Equipment Finance” list.
Outside of work, Sarah and her family enjoy spending time on the Finger Lakes, camping at Letchworth State Park and supporting organizations in the community, such as Rescued Treasures Pet Adoptions, Big Brothers Big Sisters and FoodLink.