Kayla Perlinger, CLFP Joins AP Equipment Financing as VP of Syndications
AP Equipment Financing is excited to share the addition of Kayla Perlinger, CLFP, as the VP of Syndications. Kayla brings over 14 years of industry knowledge and capital markets experience to this role. With an extensive background in transaction and portfolio syndications, as well as heavy involvement in loan origination system innovation projects, Kayla is a natural fit for AP’s culture of innovation and operational efficiency. She is a well-known and respected equipment finance professional, with a strong track record of service on numerous industry association committees.
Kayla’s addition to AP’s established syndication team strengthens the company’s capital stack, empowering AP to better serve clients and business partners while driving its record-setting pace and growth projections for 2025. AP Equipment Financing looks forward to the wealth of experience Kayla brings to the organization.
“Kayla is a dynamic addition to our growing team, bringing a wealth of experience and leadership to our syndications efforts,” said Chris Lerma, CLFP, President. “We’re excited about the fresh energy and innovative thinking she brings and are confident she will advance our syndication strategy and deepen our capital market presence.”
“I’m honored to join AP Equipment Financing and contribute to a respected, culture-driven team that is deeply committed to delivering a personalized, customer-focused experience.” states Kayla Perlinger, CLFP. “I look forward to building on AP’s momentum by expanding syndication opportunities, streaming processes and supporting the continued growth of the capital markets strategy. It’s an exciting time to be a part of an organization that’s truly focused on its people, partners, and customers.”
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.