Kelly Taran leads the IT department at First American Equipment Finance, where she fosters innovation and delivers best-in-class experiences through the company’s strategic use of technology. She and her team are dedicated to providing colleagues the cutting-edge tools they need to achieve the company's vision of being the best company to work for and with. Kelly's passion for technology stems from her love for learning, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Kelly began her career at First American in 2015 as a Business Systems Analyst. In 2017, she was recognized as Operations Person of the Year, and in 2025, was named the Chairman’s Award recipient for her excellence in character and leadership.
Kelly holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from the State University of New York College at Geneseo and an MBA from the University of Rochester. She is certified as a Salesforce.com Sales Cloud Consultant and Salesforce.com Administrator.
