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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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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Meet Your Team
First American is comprised of experienced finance professionals who are committed to providing an exceptional client experience.
John
Knechtges
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
John works with logistics and distribution companies to develop customized financing solutions.
John's mission is to customize offerings that maximize the benefits and experiences for his clients, and to create long-lasting and trusting relationships with each and every one of them. He is excited to have the opportunity to achieve his mission by earning the trust of his prospects and their business. This allows him to see the difference he makes in helping them maintain and grow their business.
He is passionate about logistics and distribution, believing they are the vital arteries and veins of this nation and that the supply chain industry is essential for our success as an economy and as a country. He is proud to be a part of Financial Executives International (Chicago chapter) and the Traffic Club of Chicago.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY...
"John is an outstanding business partner; I can always count on him to work hard to meet our needs at NISCO. He has been there in smooth water and rough seas, and I appreciate the support."
VP of Finance
Plastics & Rubber Manufacturer in IN
"Thank you for the great service provided and responsiveness but most of all the professionalism."
Procurement Specialist
Warehouse in PA
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MORE ABOUT JOHN
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Education of Sport Management from Bowling Green State University
Outside of Work:
Before joining First American, he worked in the front offices of five minor league baseball teams, and was also the Sr. Manager of Sales & Marketing for Chicagoland Speedway/Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. He now resides in Rochester, NY and when not in the office, he enjoys golf, cruising Western New York in his sports coupe and is an active member of the Lions Club.
John Knechtges
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
John works with logistics and distribution companies to develop customized financing solutions.
John's mission is to customize offerings that maximize the benefits and experiences for his clients, and to create long-lasting and trusting relationships with each and every one of them. He is excited to have the opportunity to achieve his mission by earning the trust of his prospects and their business. This allows him to see the difference he makes in helping them maintain and grow their business.
He is passionate about logistics and distribution, believing they are the vital arteries and veins of this nation and that the supply chain industry is essential for our success as an economy and as a country. He is proud to be a part of Financial Executives International (Chicago chapter) and the Traffic Club of Chicago.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY...
"John is an outstanding business partner; I can always count on him to work hard to meet our needs at NISCO. He has been there in smooth water and rough seas, and I appreciate the support."
VP of Finance
Plastics & Rubber Manufacturer in IN
"Thank you for the great service provided and responsiveness but most of all the professionalism."
Procurement Specialist
Warehouse in PA
MORE ABOUT JOHN
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Education of Sport Management from Bowling Green State University
Outside of Work:
Before joining First American, he worked in the front offices of five minor league baseball teams, and was also the Sr. Manager of Sales & Marketing for Chicagoland Speedway/Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. He now resides in Rochester, NY and when not in the office, he enjoys golf, cruising Western New York in his sports coupe and is an active member of the Lions Club.