AP Equipment Financing Promotes Melanie Rudiger to Vice President of Operations

BEND, OR. – AP Equipment Financing is proud to announce the promotion of Melanie Rudiger, CLFP, to Vice President of Operations.

Rudiger joined AP as documentation and funding manager in 2023, bringing with her many years of experience and expertise from previous roles at banks and similar institutions. During her tenure as documentation and funding manager, she became deeply involved with the inner workings of AP’s proprietary loan origination platform and worked closely with sales, credit, servicing, and many other departments. Her ability to communicate effectively, prioritize efficiency, and manage personnel has proven her abilities as a strong leader within AP Equipment Financing.

In this expanded role, Melanie will continue to strengthen AP’s efficient, technology-enabled operational infrastructure, with a focus on delivering consistent, scalable, and compliant outcomes across all departments.

“This promotion reflects both Melanie’s outstanding contributions to AP and her forward-thinking approach to operational excellence,” said Chris Lerma, CLFP, President of AP Equipment Financing. “I’m excited to see how this next chapter, under Melanie’s leadership, will further align and enhance our cross-functional efforts company-wide.”

“I’m incredibly honored to step into this new role as VP of Operations.” states Rudiger. “From day one, this team has felt like home, and I’m excited to help drive us forward with purpose, collaboration, and a passion for excellence.”

About AP Equipment Financing:

Founded in 1998 and based in Bend, Oregon, AP Equipment Financing is a subsidiary of Tokyo Century (USA) Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Tokyo Century Corporation. Tokyo Century Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, has 7,800 employees, and offers specialty leasing and other high value-added financial services in more than 30 countries.

AP Equipment Financing is renowned for its reliability, consistently delivering innovative financial services and comprehensive expertise to ensure customer satisfaction. The affiliation with Tokyo Century Corporation grants AP the financial strength and resources of a large organization, while enabling them to uphold the swift and personalized service characteristic of an agile independent enterprise.