Leadership
At Ailco Equipment Finance Group, you work with a dedicated team of professionals with proven experience…strong commitment…flexibility… and unmatched industry knowledge.
Our Company Leaders
Tom Podewils
President
t.podewils@ailco.com
As President of AILCO Equipment Finance Group, Tom is responsible for the strategic and operational direction of the company.
Prior to joining AILCO in 2008, Tom spent 25 years with M&I Equipment Finance Company (now part of BMO Harris), where he held various executive, management and sales positions, including President from 2000-2007.
Tom is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Lease Institute at Columbia University. He has served as President of the Wisconsin Association of Equipment Lessors and is also active in charitable organizations.
Lee Fischer
Treasurer
l.fischer@ailco.com
Lee serves as Treasurer of AILCO Equipment Finance Group and provides accounting, tax and reporting direction for the company.
In addition to his duties with AILCO Lee serves a similar role for Elkin Operations LLC, the parent company of AILCO, as well various other Elkin related entities. Lee’s involvement with the Elkin group of companies dates back to 1984.
Mr. Fischer is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and received his CPA certification in 1978.
Fritz Goretzke
Business Development
f.goretzke@ailco.com
Fritz brings 30 plus years of equipment finance experience in his role of developing vendor and direct relationships for AILCO Equipment Finance Group.
Fritz’s background includes 15 years as President of American Industrial Leasing Company as well as management and development positions with Norwest Financial Leasing and HBE Leasing. He has also served as President of the Wisconsin Association of Equipment Lessors and is a graduate of the University of Illinois.
Tammie Clendenning
Business Development
t.clendenning@ailco.com
Tammie is responsible for developing and strengthening our new and existing vendor and lessee relationships. During her 23 years in the leasing industry, she has worked with clients ranging from small business to enterprise level customers.
Tammie holds a degree in business management from the University of Phoenix and currently serves as a board member for the National Association of Women Business Owners of Greater Milwaukee. She participates as a business partner of the Wisconsin Association of Legal Administrators and the Milwaukee Bar Association and is a former board member of R2A.
Marty Dickson
Business Development
m.dickson@ailco.com
Marty is responsible for developing business opportunities for AILCO in the Illinois marketplace. He brings 30+ years of experience in the equipment finance and banking industry, including SR Vice President/Leasing Division Head positions for American United Bank and American Charter Banks as well as 10+ years with M&I First National Leasing Company, all in the Chicago area. He is a business finance graduate of Northern Illinois University and received his MBA from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Trischa Hayes
Sales Administration Manager
t.hayes@ailco.com
As Sales Administration Manager for AILCO Equipment Finance Group, Trischa serves as our liaison between our customers and the departments within our organization to help ensure customer satisfaction. She is also instrumental in growing AILCO’s portfolio by generating new sales opportunities and increasing existing client business.
Trischa has been with AILCO since 2002. She holds a certificate in Leadership from Waukesha County Technical College and is currently pursuing a degree in Supervisory Management. In 2010, she was elected Treasurer of the Wisconsin Association of Equipment Lessors.
Kristopher DeMent
Portfolio Manager
k.dement@ailco.com
As Portfolio Manager, Kristopher is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the credit quality of AILCO’s portfolio. His duties include credit review, collections and equipment management.
Prior to joining the group in 2008 Kristopher held various administrative positions in the financial and construction industries. He is a 2002 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Whitewater with a BBA degree in Finance.
Kris Dexter
Accounting and Tax Manager
k.dexter@ailco.com
Kris is responsible for managing the day to day accounting and tax work for AILCO Equipment Finance Group. She has worked in the field for 23 years. The last 17 years were with AILCO. She received her education at Waukesha County Technical College.