ATEL Capital Group

Type: Private
On the web: http://www.atel.com

When it's spelled out, the name tells it all. ATEL (All Type Equipment Leasing) is the largest private, independently owned leasing company in the US. It buys new and used equipment, and turns around to lease the equipment or finance it for sale. The lineup includes low-tech tools, such as materials handling, transportation, and manufacturing equipment, and tech-related, for example, communications, medical, and office equipment. Its green technologies range from materials recycling to emissions treatment equipment. Meadwestvaco, Midwest Energy, and Wal-Mart are among ATEL's top lessees. Operations also include real estate and venture capital investments. ATEL is owned by CEO Dean Cash.

Officers:
President and CEO: Dean L. Cash
EVP, COO, and CFO: Paritosh K. (Pari) Choksi
EVP and National Sales Manager: John Hart

Competitors:
Alliance Financial
NES Rentals
People's United Equipment Finance