Sharlene has been with VFS since 2010. She provides 30 years of lease accounting experience and has been significant to the growth of the company.
History:
TIP Capital, CFO
AT&T Capital Corporation, Business Planning Manager,
Coopers & Lybrand, audit staff
Of special interest:
Sharlene has developed the accounting departments for both TIP Capital and VFS.
She has worked with Pat Callahan, President of VFS, for her entire leasing career.
Education:
BS Accounting – University of Detroit
MSF – Walsh College
Wendy has over 35 years of business and administrative experience. As one of the first employees of VFS, she has benefitted by working at the side of the President and Founder. Wendy’s history with the company has included combined roles such as, Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Contract Administrator, Transaction Coordinator, and Collections Manager.
History:
-Valeo, Contract Administrative Assistant
-ITT/Valeo, IT Asset Management and Procurement
-Coldwell Banker, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Of special interest:
Wendy has recently taken on the website renovation/management project for VFS. In addition, she now coordinates office team building events. She also leads the company in a Greenhouse project that helps a local, non-profit organization.
Education:
Certification, Michigan State University Extension, Master Gardener
Certification, Oakland County Board of Realtors, Preparation for State of Michigan Real Estate License
Certification, Dorsey Schools, Word Processing Transcription/General Office skills
Prior to joining the VFS team in 2016, Mark spent 25 years in Detroit’s automotive industry. He has used his marketing, sales, management, and business skills to help build the Energy Services portfolio for VFS.
History:
Thomas F. Schettler Sales, Inc., President
Anderson-Cook, Inc., Corporate Vice President of Sales
Magna Powertrain, Senior Account Manager
Of special interest:
As a pioneer of the VFS Energy Services, Mark has been key in developing commercial alternative energy projects. In addition, he is recognized for his extensive contribution in the project management of VFS’ Fuel Cell portfolio.
Education:
B.S. Public Administration, Central Michigan University
John has many years of experience as a Regional Vice President. He is an expert in financing Capital Equipment for mid-size companies. He recently joined VFS and has, quickly, contributed to its success.
History:
Crestmark Bank, Regional Vice President
Tip Capital
Varilease
AT&T Capital
Of special interest:
John has funded over 250 million dollars, during his career, and has been named salesman of the year multiple times.
Education:
BA of Science, Michigan State University
Prior to joining the VFS team in 2015, Jason was employed by TIP Electronics for 7 years. His experience in account management, procurement of manufacturing equipment, and sales is a strong asset to VFS.
History:
– TIP Electronics, National Accounts
– Insight Enterprises Inc, Accounts
– Allstream Inc, Accounts
Of special interest:
Jason has held a sales position, of IT hardware and services, at a Fortune 500 company. In addition to his current role of Vice President of Vendor Finance, he is our VFS, IT Manager. Jason also worked as an intern for a State of Michigan, Senator.
Education:
B.A. Communication, minor in Economics, Michigan State University
Gerry spent forty-five years in the high technology business selling complete solutions to large enterprise customers. The enterprise solutions have been energy based with fuel cells and enterprise computing for fortune 1000 customers. These turnkey offerings include design, installation, service and financial packaging to achieve immediate economic benefit for the customer.
History:
– Clearedge Power and Doosan, VP of Sales, specializing in fuel cells offerings.
– Network Appliance, VP of WW Sales, specializing in Worldwide computer storage offerings.
– Amdahl Corporation, Enterprise computing Worldwide, VP and General Manager of WW Sales.
Special interest:
Developed unique financial offerings to allow customers to acquire leading edge technology and achieve economic benefit and allow for growth to future technology advances.
Education:
B.S. Mathematics, Niagara University.
Ken has 39 years of experience in equipment financing Senior Management positions. He has had responsibility for marketing, sales, lease portfolio administration and new business development.
Ken continues to play a key role in the promotion and growth of VFS LLC.
History:
-Varilease/Unicapital, Chief Marketing Officer
-ATT Capital Corporation, Senior Vice-President Marketing
-CMI/Encore, Senior Vice-President Marketing
Of special interest:
Ken obtains an in-depth understanding of a client’s business plans, competitive advantages, projections, equipment requirements, and financing goals. He develops creative proposals that are unique to the client.
Education:
-BS-Industrial Engineering, University of Michigan
-MBA With Distinction-Marketing and Finance, University of Michigan
Mike joined VFS LLC in January 2020 where he delivered more than Fifteen years of experience in Business finance and management.
History:
-BDO, Detroit, Valuation and Business Analyst
-Grant Thornton LLC, Accounting Analyst
-Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, Accounting Analyst
Of special interest:
Mike has achieved the Accredited Senior Appraiser designation from the American Society of Appraisers.
Education:
MBA, Finance, Northwestern University
B.S, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
Tom joined VFS LLC in January 2022 where he contributes his, extensive, experience and expertise in the equipment finance industry.
History:
-Crestmark Equipment Finance a division of MetaBank, Chief Operating Officer.
-Crestmark Equipment Finance a division of MetaBank, Division President.
-TIP Capital, Founding Member
-AT&T Capital and CMI Corporation, Equipment Finance.
Of special interest:
Prior to his positions at Crestmark, Tom was a founding member of TIP Capital. He was significant to the growth of the company to one of the top ten independent lease and equipment company, when TIP Capital was acquired by Crestmark Bank.
Education:
BA in Biology, University of California
MBA, Finance, Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan
Patrick used his forty-five years of experience in the Leasing industry in founding, developing, and managing VFS LLC. His skill set includes marketing, sales, finance, asset management, and green energy expertise.
History:
-TIP Capital, Founder, President, Vice Chairman
-AT&T Capital Corporation, Executive Vice President of Marketing
-CMI Corporation, Senior Vice President of Marketing
Of special interest:
Pat has invested in and managed start-up companies and various real estate ventures including TIP Interactive, Tip Electronics, Energy Econ, and TIG Properties.
Education:
B.S. Chemistry, minor in Mathematics and Business, Eastern Michigan University.