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Chad Wiedenhofer

SVP, VENDOR DIVISION

Email | 585-643-3341 | LinkedIn

Chad leads the Vendor Division.

As the leader of the Vendor Division at First American, Chad works with an experienced team dedicated to developing integrated vendor finance programs for some of the nation’s most successful healthcare, technology, and industrial companies. He empowers his team with the resources necessary to support vendors in providing competitive financing solutions for their customers. 
 
Chad spent sixteen years as Senior Vice President of the Education team, working with more than 1,100 schools nationwide. He began his career at First American in 2005 on the Operations team, working closely with education clients and managing the administrative aspects of their relationships. In 2006, he was honored with the company’s highest recognition, the Chairman’s Award. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business and economics from St. John Fisher University and an MBA from the University of Rochester.  
 
Chad resides in Spencerport, NY, with his wife and their three children. He coaches several of his children’s athletic teams, and his family enjoys traveling together for sporting events.

 

 

 

 

Chad Wiedenhofer

SVP, VENDOR DIVISION

Email | 585-643-3341 | LinkedIn

Chad leads the Vendor Division.

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Chad Widenhofer's professional portrait

As the leader of the Vendor Division at First American, Chad works with an experienced team dedicated to developing integrated vendor finance programs for some of the nation’s most successful healthcare, technology, and industrial companies. He empowers his team with the resources necessary to support vendors in providing competitive financing solutions for their customers. 
 
Chad spent sixteen years as Senior Vice President of the Education team, working with more than 1,100 schools nationwide. He began his career at First American in 2005 on the Operations team, working closely with education clients and managing the administrative aspects of their relationships. In 2006, he was honored with the company’s highest recognition, the Chairman’s Award. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business and economics from St. John Fisher University and an MBA from the University of Rochester.  
 
Chad resides in Spencerport, NY, with his wife and their three children. He coaches several of his children’s athletic teams, and his family enjoys traveling together for sporting events.