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New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries

Toni Biondi has joined the Dext Capital, Lake Oswego, Oregon as Sales Representative to the Vendor Channel Team. He is located in Des Moines Metropolitan Area. "Tony joins Dext with more than 13 years of experience in equipment finance, having built his career at OnePlace Capital, a division of Bank Midwest. Starting as an Account Manager immediately following graduation from the University of Iowa, Tony advanced to the role of Business Development Manager, where he focused on driving vendor growth in the dental, veterinary, and medical markets. Tony’s experience and approach align with Dext Capital’s mission to provide flexible, relationship-driven financing solutions to the vendor community and medical professionals, and the entire OPC/BMW team for their unwavering support.
“Your trust in me and the chance to contribute to your businesses and practices have been truly appreciated. As I look ahead to the next chapter, I am filled with excitement about what comes next!"
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-biondi-0315a557/

Joshua Bridge was promoted to Portfolio Manager, Capgemini, Banking & Diversified Financial Services, worldwide company, in Anaheim, California, California, US headquarters. He is located in Gig Harbor, Washington. Previously, he was Technology Business Associate, Vice President, Wells Fargo (August, 2020 - June, 2025). He joined Wells as Business Initiatives Consultant (October, 2019 - August, 2020). He said he was very happy to be at his favorite group Capgemini (2005 - October, 2019); Front End Applications, Financial Pacific Leasing (2003 - 2005); Financial Services Consultant, Northern Consulting (2000 - 2003); Credit Analyst, T&W Financial Services (1998- 2000).
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajbridge/

(Connie Dohmen & Randy Haug)

Connie Dohmen is retiring after 30 years at LTi Technology Solutions, Omaha, Nebraska, where she also lives. She joined LTi March, 1995 and was Technical Support Engineer III. "Since joining in the mid-90s, Connie has been a constant example of what it means to be committed, passionate, and truly customer-focused. Whether supporting internal teams or stepping up for clients, Connie always did what it took to get the job done and done right, " Randy Haug said. "On numerous occasions, she dropped everything to help others while on the road during a deployment. Her willingness to step in, problem-solve, and keep things moving was something LTi always appreciated and never took for granted.

“Connie is a shining example of what it takes to succeed long-term at LTi. Her work ethic, heart, and sense of responsibility will be sorely missed.

“There aren’t enough thank-yous to express our appreciation for all she’s done, but we do send her off with our deepest gratitude and warmest wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement. We hope to see her around in the future!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-dohmen-38848327/

Jane Esworthy was named Equipment Leasing and Finance Association as new Vice President of Communications & Marketing, Washington, DC. She is located in Arlington, Virginia. "Her appointment reinforces the association's commitment to elevating its brand, engaging its members, and positioning ELFA as a thought leader in equipment finance industry.”

Esworthy brings extensive experience in media and public relations, internal and external communications, digital strategy, meeting and event marketing, storytelling, and crisis communication to her role.

As Vice President of Communications & Marketing, Esworthy will oversee ELFA’s brand strategy, editorial content, multi-channel marketing, and media relations while fostering collaboration across departments. She will also serve as a trusted advisor to President and CEO Leigh Lytle and the senior leadership team, providing insights and recommendations on messaging, branding, and member engagement.

Previously, she was Senior Director, Public Relations, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. She joined the AST August, 2014, as Director of Communications, appointed Senior Director, Public Relations, February, 2017. Prior she was Account Supervisor, Spectrum (November, 2013 - July, 2014); Brand Representative, Cabot Creamery Co-operative (August, 2009 - April, 2014); Senior Specialist, Member Leadership, American College of Cardiology (July, 2010 - November, 2013); Account Executive, Hisaoka Communications (October, 2007 - July, 2010)/ Full Bio:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-esworthy-b337686/details/experience/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-esworthy-b337686/

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Grand Jury Files More Loan Fraud Charges Against Kris Roglieri
by Bob Coleman, The Coleman Report

And the hits keep coming for Kris Roglieri. Last week, we reported that his former girlfriend, Kimmy Humphrey, pleaded guilty to loan fraud and will likely turn state’s evidence to reduce her sentence.

This week, the other shoe has dropped with the grand jury issuing a superseding indictment of six counts of wire and loan fraud that has ballooned to $183 million.

The Feds allege Roglieri conspired with others to fraudulently obtain tens of millions of dollars from Prime Capital’s clients. The indictment alleges that Roglieri and his co-conspirators fraudulently promoted Prime Capital as a lending business capable of making large commercial loans, and deceived clients into sending Prime Capital “Interest Credit Account” (or “ICA”) payments based on false promises that these payments would allow Prime Capital to make these large loans and that the ICA payments would be refunded if those loans did not materialize.

United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III said: “As alleged, Kris Roglieri perpetrated a massive fraudulent scheme against clients across the country that came to Prime Capital Ventures for loans to fund their business projects. Instead of giving these clients legitimate loans, Roglieri gave them lies, and spent millions of dollars on his made-for-Instagram extravagant lifestyle. He spent millions on exotic vehicles and watches, and on private international jet travel, including a vacation to Anguilla that he took as Prime Capital was in bankruptcy proceedings and with the company’s creditors beset with confusion, anger and grief. But today’s indictment shows that these crimes ultimately did not pay for Roglieri, as he now faces the prospect of many years in prison.”

The upfront interest payment was characterized by Prime Capital as the Interest Credit Account payment, or ICA payment for short. Roglieri represented that each client’s ICA payment would be debited over time as a loan was funded and accrued interest. Depending on the size of the loan that Prime Capital promised, an ICA payment could be in the millions of dollars. Prime Capital obtained ICA payments as large as 20 million dollars. Prime Capital promised that an ICA payment would be kept in a “pledged” bank account and would be fully refundable within a specified time frame if the contemplated loan did not materialize.

Source: Recorded Zoom Call December 2023 between Roglieri and a Borrower

The Grand Jury says Roglieri knew these statements were false because Prime Capital had never funded a loan in the manner he described. ICA payments were not deposited into a pledged account but were used to fund his own purchases of luxury goods, including:

Eight Mercedes-Benzes, including a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
A Porsche Carrera
A Maserati MC 12 Course
Two Richard Mille watches
Six Rolex watches
A multi-million-dollar residential property in Virginia Beach, Virginia
$764,000.83 seized from bank accounts

Roglieri has been in custody since his arrest on May 31, 2024. United States District Judge Mae D’Agostino has set a firm trial date of January 5, 2026.

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Leasing and Finance Help Wanted
Balboa Capital
We Are Growing Our Senior Sales Team Now
Maxim Commercial Capital, LLC
Looking for Chief Operating Officer

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by Readers
June 16 - June 20

(01) New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Jun2025/06_20.htm#hires

(02) Concord Acquires Orion First: Expanding
into the Commercial Financing Markets
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Jun2025/06_20.htm#con

03) How Have McDonald's Prices
Changed Since 2014?
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(4) 2025 AACFB Commercial Financing Expo
Exhibit Hall Filling Up - List of Exhibitors
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Jun2025/06_20.htm#aacfb

(5) Is There Really a Truck Driver Shortage? Or Are
We Just Driving Them Away?
TruckTractorTrailer.com
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Jun2025/06_20.htm#is

(6) New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Jun2025/06_18.htm#hires

(7) Amembal's Eighth “Winning with True Leasing!”
Attracts 52 Industry Professionals
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Jun2025/06_20.htm#amem

(8) The Roglieri Dominoes Continue To Fall
By Ken Greene, Leasing News Chief Legal Editor, Emeritus
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Jun2025/06_18.htm#rog

(9) Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Rebounds
from Tariff Pressures; June ELFF Release Shows
58.2 Confidence
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Jun2025/06_18.htm#elff

(10) Built for Pressure
By Ken Lubin, ZRG Partners, Managing Director
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Jun2025/06_18.htm#built

Conferences and Forums
Commercial Finance/Leasing Finance

AT&T Hotel and Conference Center

September 10-12: AACFB Commercial Financing Expo, Austin, Texas
Hotel Details: AT&T Hotel and Conference Center1900 University Avenue, Austin, TX 78705
Group Rate: $199/night
Bonus Night: Discounted rate of $299 available for Friday, September 12
Cut-Off Date: August 18, 2025
https://members.aacfb.org/Expo/

Mel Vinson, CLFP, Vice President of Marketing and Development, CLFP Foundation, will be covering The conferences for Leasing News reads.

September 17: Brokers Expo NYC returns at Center415 on Fifth Avenue in Midtown
Register Now:
https://thefundersforumbrokerexpo.com/ny/

Don Cosenza, CLFP, will cover the Expo as he did last year for Leasing News readers.

October 14-16: National Equipment Finance Association Fall Conference, Renaissance Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Conference Details Coming Soon

Vicki Shimkus, CLFP, Balboa Capital Relationship Manager, will be covering the conference for Leasing News readers.

October 26- 8: ELFA 64th Annual Convention, Marco Island, Florida
Annual Convention: Call for Presentations Coming Soon!
The 2025 ELFA Annual Convention, Oct. 26-28 in Marco Island, Fla., will open our Call for Presentations SOON! Keep your eyes open for emails, promotion, banners, LinkedIn posts and more. We want YOUR ideas and innovative sessions. Additional details and session topics coming soon

Randy Haug, LTi Technology, will be covering the conference for Leasing News.

October 28 - 29 DeBanked B2B Finance Expo, Wynn, Las Vegas, Nevada
B2B Finance Expo is back for its highly anticipated second edition at the Wynn Las Vegas! We're thrilled to once again partner with the Small Business Finance Association (SBFA) to deliver an even bigger and better experience, uniting top professionals in the commercial finance industry.

This groundbreaking event will bring together leaders from Small Business Lending, Equipment Finance, Real Estate Lending, Merchant Cash Advance, and beyond. Over the course of this exclusive two-day event, brokers, lenders, funders, and service providers alike can expect networking opportunities, expert panels, and much more.

Join us for an exceptional networking and educational opportunity as we bring together the best in the industry!

Questions? Email us at events@debanked.com

To Update: kitmenkin@leasingnews.org

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Archer Aviation Begins Piloted
Air Taxi Test Flights
By Mathew W. Daus, Esq.

Archer Aviation began the first test flights of its Midnight air taxi with a pilot on board, the company announced June 2, following over 400 autonomous flights in 2024.

The electrically powered vertical takeoff and landing aircraft reached an altitude of over 1,500 feet above ground level at a speed of up to 125 mph, the company said in a press release.

Archer Chief Test Pilot Jeff Greenwood was at the aircraft’s controls during the test flight over Salinas, California. “Everything responded exactly as we trained for, which is exactly what you hope for during a test flight,” Greenwood said in a statement.

Archer plans to launch a network of air taxis in Southern California as soon as 2026, when the FIFA World Cup comes to Los Angeles. The Santa Clara, California, company also announced plans for air taxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area and the New York City region. To do so, it will need FAA certification for the aircraft, pilots, maintenance personnel, training and other aspects of air taxi operations.

Source: Smart Cities Dive (Full Report)
https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/archer-aviation-air-taxi-piloted-test-flight/750475/

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Fleet Forward Invitation
July 22nd, Irvine, Ca.

Time is running out to secure your spot at Fleet Forward: The Tour in Irvine, CA on July 22nd!

This complimentary, one-day event is designed for fleet operators ready to explore the future of transportation, including electric vehicle adoption and emerging tech.

Expect:

Expert-led sessions
Tabletop exhibits
Networking lunch
Ride & Drive and Tech Experience

Spots are limited and filling quickly.

(Note: This event is open to fleet owners and managers only. Limit two attendees per company. Supplier participation requires sponsorship.)

FRANK WOLSON
Senior Audience Engagement Manager
frank.wolson@bobit.com
o: 310-533-2536

Note:
This complimentary, one-day event is designed for fleet operators ready to explore the future of transportation, including electric vehicle adoption and emerging tech.

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