H. Bacon Collamore, Jr. Passed Away
  Former President of American Leasing Corporation
Also past president of American Association of Equipment Lessors

H. Bacon Collamore, Jr., of Naples, Florida passed away on February 13 at his home in Moorings Park. Born on June 25, 1928 in Hartford, Connecticut, he was the son of Dorothy Rowe Collamore and H. Bacon Collamore. He attended local schools in West Hartford before graduating from St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire in 1946 and Princeton University in 1950. He later earned an MBA from the University of Hartford and a Certificate in Pastoral Counseling from St. Joseph College.

At the beginning of his professional career, Bacon worked briefly for Arrow Hart & Hegeman before joining the American Leasing Corporation in Hartford. He enjoyed a long career at American Leasing, serving as its president. He was also president of the American Association of Equipment Lessors, a prominent national trade association.

Active in civic affairs in Hartford, Bacon was a board members of the Corporation of both Hartford Hospital and St. Francis Hospital and served on the Board of the American School for the Deaf. He was a member of the board of the Church Home of Hartford and spearheaded the planning and building of the Seabury retirement community in Bloomfield. Bacon was an ordained Deacon of the Episcopal Church, serving at Trinity Church, Hartford, Old St. Andrew’s in Bloomfield, and Trinity by-the-Cove in Naples, Florida.

In recent years, he had been active in the Residents’ Association at Moorings Park, serving as its president, and in the Minor League of Naples and the Princeton Club of Southwest Florida.

Bacon was predeceased by his loving wife of 71 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Jones Collamore in 2022. He is survived by their three children: Harry of Napa, California; Bruce and his wife Laurie of Centennial, Colorado; and Tom and his wife Jacqueline of Chevy Chase, Maryland. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren: Mira Collamore of San Anselmo, California; Sean Collamore, his wife Katie and their sons Jamie and Cooper of Waterville, Massachusetts; Tim Collamore, his wife Hillary and their daughter Charlotte of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Tommy Collamore, Pauline Collamore Mitchell and her husband Colin Mitchell, Sallie Collamore and Katherine Collamore from Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity by-the-Cove Episcopal Church in Naples, FL, with burial following at the Moorings Park columbarium. A Memorial Service will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can
be made to the Moorings Park Foundation Scholarship Program in Naples or the Seabury Charitable Foundation in Bloomfield

Naples Daily News

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New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries

Ryan LeRoy was hired as Vice President, National Program Manager, BMO, main office, Chicago, Illinois. He is located in Irving, Texas. Previously, he was Vice President, Senior Lead National Program Manager, Bank of the West (BMO Bank acquired Bank of the West on February 1, 2023). He joined Wells Fargo March. 2016, as Inside Sales Representative, promoted Relationship Manager (February, 2017 - June, 2021); Associate Inside Sales Representative, GE Capital (June, 2013 - March, 2016).
Full Bio:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-leroy-85094247/details/experience/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-leroy-85094247/

Camille Liddicoat-Rothi was hired as Senior Account Manager, Amur Financial,  Grand Island, Nebraska. She is located in Michael, Minnesota. Previously, she was Senior Franchise Sales Specialist, Priority Capital Partners, Inc. (July, 2021 - February, 2025); Business Development Officer, Franchise Finance, TCF Bank (April, 2007 - June, 2021); Client Relations Manager, Graybow Network Solutions (2006 - 2007).
https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilleliddicoatrothi/

Katherine Harris Mantell, CLFP, was promoted to EVP, Operations, OnPoint Capital, New York, New York. She is located in Kings Park, New York. She joined OnPoint March, 2013,  Project Manager, promoted AVP, Operations, December, 2016, promoted VP, Operations (November, 2018 - December, 2024)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-harris/

Evan Sammon was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, Taycor Financial, Orange, California. He is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He joined Taycor as Senior Vice President of Operations (January, 2024 - February, 2025). Previously, he was President Midpoint Equipment Finance (December, 2021). He began his career at Channel/Your Partner in Funding, starting November, 2013, National Account Manager, promoted July, 2019, Director of Sales, promoted Vice President of Business Development (September, 2021 - December, 2021)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-sammon-3381736a/

Natalie Smith was hired as Vice President of Credit Onset Financial, Draper, Utah. She is located in Riverton, Utah. She joined Onset March,2019, Credit Analyst. She began her career May, 2016, Summer Financial Analyst, Goldman Sachs, promoted Senior Analyst in Product Control January, 2017 to  March, 2019.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliejoostsmith/

Sandra VanBuren was promoted Chief Growth Officer, Five Star Financial, Roseville, California. Previously, she was Vice President, Centra Culinary Finance (May, 2024 -January, 2025). She joined TimePayment October,2020, Director of Strategic Business Development, F&B, promoted Vice President, Sales -  Restaurant & Finance (August, 2021 - May, 2024).
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-vanburen

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Teamwork vs. Solo Sport: Insights
on Leadership Styles from the Field
By Ken Lubin, Managing Director, ZRG Partners

Whether you're in the boardroom or on the field, how you lead has a lot to do with the team around you. Leadership in sports teaches us a ton about different styles. Think of team sports versus solo sports: one demands coordination and connection, while the other calls for a focused, self-reliant approach. Understanding how leaders show up in these different settings can give you a fresh angle on adapting your own style to match what your team needs most.

Leading Like a Coach in Team Sports

In team sports, success depends on more than just individual talent. Everyone has a role and each player’s effort matters. Coaches are there to make sure these roles connect and to build a sense of unity. In business, that’s the leader who understands that when people work together, they accomplish more. If you’re leading a team that thrives on collaboration, you’ll want to take a “coach” approach—making sure people know their role, how they fit in with others, and why their contributions matter.

Coach-like leaders are constantly connecting with team members, giving guidance and recognition, and keeping the whole group moving toward the same goal. They encourage open communication and emphasize that everyone is in it together. This approach doesn’t just help hit targets—it builds a culture of trust and accountability that keeps people motivated and invested in the team’s success.

Embracing a Solo Sport Mindset for Self-Driven Teams

On the other hand, solo sports are all about individual performance and resilience. Athletes in these sports push themselves to stay disciplined and overcome mental roadblocks because they rely solely on themselves. There are times in business when a hands-off approach is more effective, especially when managing highly skilled, self-motivated people. Instead of constant direction, these individuals may benefit more from the freedom to work independently, set their own goals, and drive themselves toward success.

For leaders, this means stepping back a bit. You become more of a facilitator, providing support and resources without hovering. This approach works well with teams that are experienced and self-sufficient—they know the expectations and are driven to reach them. As the leader, you’re there if they need help but you give them the space to make decisions and navigate their own path.

Balancing Both Styles

The real challenge? Figuring out when to lean into each style. Some situations call for unity and collaboration, especially when facing big challenges that need a group effort. Other times, it’s more about letting people take ownership and run with it. It’s often a mix of both that drives the best results.

So, as you lead, keep an eye on what your team needs at the moment. When collaboration is essential, bring them together like a coach. When individual drive is key, let them take the lead like a solo athlete. Both approaches can bring out the best in your team—you just need to know when to switch gears.

Ken Lubin
Managing Director
ZRG Partners, LLC
klubin@zrgpartners.com
C: 508-733-4789
https://www.linkedin.com/in/klubin

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Balboa Capital Available Position
Program Manager II- Equipment Broker Sales
Full Job Details - Benefits

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David C. Lee
Chairman and CEO
North Mill Equipment Finance
dlee@nmef.com
North Mill Equipment Finance LLC
601 Merritt 7, 5th Floor
Norwalk, CT 06851
203-354-600

David C. Lee has over 35 years of executive financial services experience as an investment banker, private equity investor, lender, and operating executive.  He has served as the Chairman and CEO of NMEF since December 2016, leading its transformation from a $100 million in assets trucking lender into a $1.3 billion in assets lender across diverse industries.  Prior thereto, he was the CEO of Colford Capital Holdings, the former parent company of NMEF and its asset-based lending affiliate, North Mill Capital, from 2012 until the sale of NMEF to Wafra Capital Partners in August 2018. 

Previously, Mr. Lee served as President of D.B. Zwirn & Co., a $6.5 billion AUM alternative asset manager and successfully navigated that firm through the 2008 financial crisis and eventual merger integration into Fortress Investment Group.  He was the Founding Managing Partner of Saturn Venture Partners and a Partner with the private equity firm of Sandler Capital. 

For the first half of his career, Mr. Lee was an investment banker, most recently serving as a Managing Director at Lazard, where he advised on M&A transactions valued in excess of $50 billion.  Mr. Lee graduated magna cum laude from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1986.

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Use a Password Generator
Don't Use the Same One Often

To prevent your passwords from being hacked by social engineering, brute force or dictionary attack method, you should notice that:

1. Do not use the same password for multiple important accounts.

2. Use a password that has at least 15 characters, use at least one number, one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter and one special symbol.

3. Do not use the names of your families, friends or pets in your passwords that protect information.

4. Do not use postcodes, house numbers, phone numbers, birthdates, ID card numbers, social security numbers, and so on in your passwords.

5. Do not use any dictionary word in your passwords.

6. Do not let your Web browsers (FireFox, Chrome, Safari, Opera, IE) store your passwords, since all passwords saved in Web browsers can be revealed easily. If you do, only for programs that have financial connections.

7. Do not log in to important accounts using the computers of others, or when connected to a public Wi-Fi hotspot, or, free VPN or web proxy. (and in reality, VPNs can be hacked.

8. Do not send sensitive information online via HTTP or FTP connections because messages in these connections can be sniffed with very little effort. You should use encrypted connections such as HTTPS and SFTP whenever possible.

9. It's recommended that you remember a few master passwords, store other passwords in a plain text file and encrypt this file with 7-Zip, GPG or a disk encryption software such as BitLocker, or manage your passwords with a password management software such as Password Generator.

10. Turn on 2-step authentication whenever possible.

12. Do not store your critical passwords in the cloud.

It may be a good idea to put a list together with an odd name and then print it out. Save elsewhere in case of computer failure, fire, or theft.

The following link is easy to use. If you have one that you like better and recommend it, please send to kitmenkin@easingnews.org so can share with readers.

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