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
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.
Todd
Benson
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
Todd works with national universities to develop customized financing solutions for campus projects.
Todd believes education is extremely important—always has been, and always will be. His mission is to build relationships with institutions and provide them with creative financial solutions. In order to understand the emerging trends, he is actively involved with AICCU, NACUBO, and IDEA.
For more than 20 years, he has worked within the education industry at First American bringing a wealth of knowledge to his clients. In 2010, he received the Chairman's Award, the company's highest honor. In 2014, he was recognized as City National Bank’s President's Circle member.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY...
"Todd provided a high level of customer service, as we had several changes on our end and he was very accommodating. His turnaround time for quotes and other information was excellent."
Director of Sports Program Finances
National University in CA
"Todd and Whitney were a pleasure to work with and the digital experience cannot be beat. I look forward to future opportunities to work with both of them."
Associate Director Treasury
National University in CA
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MORE ABOUT TODD
Family:
- Todd and his wife, Mihaela, currently reside in Northern California with their two daughters, a Goldendoodle, and a tortoise.
Outside of Work:
He enjoys coaching his girls’ recreational community soccer team and volunteering with the church student ministry team.
Todd Benson
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
Todd works with national universities to develop customized financing solutions for campus projects.
Todd believes education is extremely important—always has been, and always will be. His mission is to build relationships with institutions and provide them with creative financial solutions. In order to understand the emerging trends, he is actively involved with AICCU, NACUBO, and IDEA.
For more than 20 years, he has worked within the education industry at First American bringing a wealth of knowledge to his clients. In 2010, he received the Chairman's Award, the company's highest honor. In 2014, he was recognized as City National Bank’s President's Circle member.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY...
"Todd provided a high level of customer service, as we had several changes on our end and he was very accommodating. His turnaround time for quotes and other information was excellent."
Director of Sports Program Finances
National University in CA
"Todd and Whitney were a pleasure to work with and the digital experience cannot be beat. I look forward to future opportunities to work with both of them."
Associate Director Treasury
National University in CA
MORE ABOUT TODD
Family:
- Todd and his wife, Mihaela, currently reside in Northern California with their two daughters, a Goldendoodle, and a tortoise.
Outside of Work:
He enjoys coaching his girls’ recreational community soccer team and volunteering with the church student ministry team.