Thomas Casey
North Haven
Summary
Results-driven senior leader with a proven record and progressive growth accomplishments in the financial services industry. Proactive manager and strategic problem-solver, consistently achieving challenging key performance goals while expanding existing and acquiring new vendor partners and customers. Attentive in pursuing new revenue streams and sales opportunities to drive further success.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
President & CEO
Nations Equipment Finance, LLC
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Streamlined business processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency across all departments.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
Vice President, Global Head of Asset Management, Food & Agriculture GBU/ AGCO Finance JV
DLL Group
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Responsible for the asset management and remarketing strategy for the Global Business Units "GBUs" served
- Managed the daily residual and orderly liquidation value activity of the GBUs in all DLL countries served
- Led the global inventory process management activity for repossessed and returned equipment
- Participated in new business development efforts with GBU commercial leads for proposed leasing programs and remarketing arrangements
- Served on the Global Management Team of Asset Management and Remarketing including contributing to the development and periodic updating of its global strategy and engaged in the initiatives necessary to achieve the global strategy
- Served on the Global Management Team of both GBU's including contributing to the development and periodic updating of their global strategies and engaged in the initiatives necessary to achieve the global strategies
- Hiring, training, and developing direct and indirect reports in equipment valuation, asset management, and remarketing functions
- Compliance with the annual vendor reviews at Global Asset Management Committees
- Assess and present annual budgets and impairment tests on the global leasing portfolios
Vice President, Americas Region Commercial Leader, Construction, Transportation & Industrial GBU
DLL Group
11.2006 - 09.2020
- Responsible for the development of annual and mid-term strategic plans for the Americas Region of the Global Business Unit "GBU"
- Accountable for the development and achievement of annual budgets and financial performance of the Region which delivered annual new business activity in excess of $3.5 billion, a Portfolio in excess of $4.5 billion, and annual profits in excess of $60 million
- Coaching and developing the commercial organization with Vendor Partner relationship management and new business development activities
- Engaged with country operations teams to align on the Global Business Strategies, including ongoing operational efficiency activities and continuous improvement initiatives, while fostering member development and engagement
- Member of the global business management team as well as a member of the risk and asset management committees
National Account Manager
GE Capital
06.2004 - 11.2006
- Responsibility for the development and execution of the GE growth strategy for a high-profile vendor partnership
- Developing and implementing account strategy
- Coordinating the activities of the operations team supporting the Program
- Assisting the sales force with selling and structuring transactions
- Managing the existing portfolio
- Achieving budgeted volume and margin targets as well as profit objectives
- Working to develop cross-sell opportunities across multiple GE Business Units
- Developing market entries and delivering new products
- Fostering employee development and engagement
Senior Risk Manager
GE Capital
01.2003 - 06.2004
- Assisted in the development and management of a new vendor program with a major manufacturer in the Construction Industry
- Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, and development of credit personnel
- Established a standardized credit culture for the vendor program
- Development of policies and procedures, industry specific risk rating models, and the development of automated credit scoring models for small ticket transaction processing
- Assessed and participated in the integration of the business unit's processing needs within the existing corporate infrastructure
Vice President, National Account Manager
DLL Group
12.2001 - 10.2002
- Responsible for the development and management of a global vendor relationship in the Construction Industry which included the possible development of a joint venture entity
- Development of marketing programs
- Oversight of the Regional Sale Managers with respect to the marketing efforts for this vendor relationship within the United States
- Assisted on transaction structuring and credit submittals
- Profit and loss responsibility for the overall relationship within the United States
Vice President, Credit Risk Manager
DLL Group
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Responsible for the development of a new strategic business unit focusing on the Construction and Materials Handling Industries
- Recruitment and hiring of credit and operational personnel
- Established a standardized credit culture for the business unit
- Developed policies and procedures and industry specific risk rating models, risk adjusted loan/lease pricing, and the development of automated credit scoring models for small ticket transaction processing
- Assessed and participated in the integration of the business unit's processing needs within the existing corporate infrastructure
Global Credit Risk Manager
DaimlerChrysler Capital Services, Inc.
09.1997 - 12.2000
- Responsible for the establishment of a credit philosophy for the Construction Business Unit as well as the adherence to consistent credit underwriting standards globally
- Implemented and managed the global policies and procedures, oversight over the underwriting, documentation, and portfolio management disciplines globally
- Participated in the approval process with a Lending authority of $3.0 million, and a participant in the development of strategic plans and budgets for the Construction Business Unit domestically as well as globally
Credit Administration Manager
New Haven Savings Bank
05.1997 - 09.1997
- Responsible for the management of the credit underwriting and loan review functions of the Bank in support of the Commercial Lending Divisions
- A member of the Bank's Loan Review Committee, Compliance Committee, and Senior Loan Committee
Controller
Anastasio & Sons Trucking Company, Inc.
01.1994 - 05.1997
- Responsible for financial strategic planning, risk management, regulatory compliance, management information systems, customer relations as well as management oversight of operations and human resources
Assistant Vice President, Commercial Lending
Shawmut National Bank
04.1992 - 12.1993
- Responsible for maintenance of an established commercial portfolio as well as new business development, underwriting, structuring, portfolio risk management, documentation review and execution, and community affiliations and relations
Vice President - Commercial Lending
The Bank of New Haven
05.1988 - 04.1992
- Responsible for maintenance of an established commercial portfolio as well as new business development, underwriting, structuring, portfolio risk management, documentation review and execution, and community affiliations and relations
Senior Credit Analyst
Union Trust Company
03.1986 - 05.1988
- Responsibilities included underwriting the financial condition of existing and prospective customers to determine credit worthiness, assessing the credit risk profile of portfolios, assisting commercial lending officers with customer calling efforts, performed the duties of the Credit Manager in his absence, and assisted in the maintenance of the commercial credit files
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CTSkills
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Business Expansion
- Budget Oversight
- Marketing Strategies
- Operational Excellence
- Mentoring
- Relationship building
- Engaging Presentation Skills
Activities
Associated Equipment Dealers Foundation, Board Member, 2018 - 2020
Timeline
President & CEO
Nations Equipment Finance, LLC
03.2022 - 03.2025
Vice President, Global Head of Asset Management, Food & Agriculture GBU/ AGCO Finance JV
DLL Group
09.2020 - 03.2022
Vice President, Americas Region Commercial Leader, Construction, Transportation & Industrial GBU
DLL Group
11.2006 - 09.2020
National Account Manager
GE Capital
06.2004 - 11.2006
Senior Risk Manager
GE Capital
01.2003 - 06.2004
Vice President, National Account Manager
DLL Group
12.2001 - 10.2002
Vice President, Credit Risk Manager
DLL Group
01.2001 - 12.2001
Global Credit Risk Manager
DaimlerChrysler Capital Services, Inc.
09.1997 - 12.2000
Credit Administration Manager
New Haven Savings Bank
05.1997 - 09.1997
Controller
Anastasio & Sons Trucking Company, Inc.
01.1994 - 05.1997
Assistant Vice President, Commercial Lending
Shawmut National Bank
04.1992 - 12.1993
Vice President - Commercial Lending
The Bank of New Haven
05.1988 - 04.1992
Senior Credit Analyst
Union Trust Company
03.1986 - 05.1988
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
Quinnipiac University
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