January 3, 2005 (Gig Harbor, WA) -- Orion First Financial, LLC (Orion) announced that Ted A. Brownrigg has joined the company in a senior management position to assist the company in expanding overall operations and to further establish the unique joint venture program offered by Orion First Financial.
Ted Brownrigg has served in various management capacities in the leasing industry over the last 25 years. Most recently as the Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Financial Pacific Leasing, a nationwide small ticket leasing company. His previous experience includes every facet of the leasing business from sales to collections with Westinghouse Credit Corporation and Pitney Bowes Credit/Colonial Pacific Leasing. Ted earned a BA in Economics from Northwest Missouri State University, and is a Certified Lease Professional.
David T. Schaefer, President and Managing Member said: "I am pleased to be working once again with Ted and excited to have him as part of the team at Orion First Financial. Ted's years of experience and his understanding of the leasing marketplace will greatly benefit Orion and our joint venture partners."
About Orion First Financial, LLC
Orion First Financial, LLC located in Gig Harbor WA, provides a complete and comprehensive suite of services to assist lending institutions and lessors successfully compete in the commercial equipment leasing industry. With a concentration in small-ticket leasing, Orion provides consulting, treasury and advisory services, lease servicing and complete portfolio management.
Orion First has developed a funding mechanism by creating joint ventures with lease originators and arranging warehouse and permanent financing. The joint venture program is unique in that it provides a level of control and flexibility needed in today's leasing marketplace. This program allows participants to expand funding resources, improve transaction flow and build lasting value. The company employs state-of-the-art technology combined with years of management experience to insure lease portfolios are managed in a sound and cost-effective manner. For more information about Orion First Financial visit their website at www.orionfirst.com.
