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
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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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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.
Joe
Gottermeier
PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Email | 585-361-6263
Joe manages First American's credit portfolio.
Joe’s mission is to maintain and enhance the outlook of First American’s portfolio while mitigating risk and ensuring policy compliance. He enjoys getting to work with many different clients and having the opportunity to further understand a specific industry.
Prior to First American, he worked in public accounting focused in consulting, attestation and fraud examination. He is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
WHAT CLIENTS SAY...
"It has been very seamless and easy. Great customer service."
CFO
Personalized Interior Space in Canada
"Helpful, calm demeanor, very responsive."
VP
Aerospace Fastener Provider in CA
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MORE ABOUT JOE
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting from The College at Brockport, State University of New York
- MBA from St. John Fisher University
Outside of Work:
He lives in Penfield, NY with his fiancé, Nicole. They enjoy traveling and volunteering at local charities around the holidays.
Joe Gottermeier
PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Email | 585-361-6263
Joe manages First American's credit portfolio.
Joe’s mission is to maintain and enhance the outlook of First American’s portfolio while mitigating risk and ensuring policy compliance. He enjoys getting to work with many different clients and having the opportunity to further understand a specific industry.
Prior to First American, he worked in public accounting focused in consulting, attestation and fraud examination. He is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
WHAT CLIENTS SAY...
"It has been very seamless and easy. Great customer service."
CFO
Personalized Interior Space in Canada
"Helpful, calm demeanor, very responsive."
VP
Aerospace Fastener Provider in CA
MORE ABOUT JOE
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting from The College at Brockport, State University of New York
- MBA from St. John Fisher University
Outside of Work:
He lives in Penfield, NY with his fiancé, Nicole. They enjoy traveling and volunteering at local charities around the holidays.