John Engelbrecht is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of m2 Lease Funds LLC. He has been in the equipment leasing industry since 1975.

John has presented numerous seminars and training programs for both private industry and professional organizations. He has served on many boards of directors and has been active on many non-profit committees including the Equipment Leasing Association and the Eastern Association of Equipment Lessors.

John attended Edgewood College, Madison, Wisconsin, Keller Graduate School of Management, Chicago, Illinois and is also a graduate of the Lease Institute, Graduate School of Business, Columbia University, New York, New York.

"In today's world, finding credit is often easier than finding a commitment to personalized service. That's why our philosophy is to remain a smaller firm, where decision makers work directly with the client to meet every need."

Gary Stang, a Senior Vice President, works out of our St. Paul, MN office. He has held various positions in the equipment leasing industry since his graduation from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Business Administration in 1977. He joined m2 in 2008. As a generalist, Gary has an extensive knowledge of many industries and equipment types. Gary has customers and relationships in almost every state in the country. Gary prides himself on his fast, personalized, professional service. Gary and his family reside in St. Paul MN.

Brian Besler is the Vice President of Administration for m2 Lease Funds, LLC. A graduate of Ripon College in 1991, Brian has over 15 years of experience in the finance industry Brian joined m2 in 2008. Based in the Brookfield headquarters, Brian also performs administrative functions such as asset quality, portfolio monitoring in addition to business development. Prior to joining m2, Brian worked for 12 years as the Director of Administration for a private, mortgage banking firm in Milwaukee. Brian and his family live in Wauwatosa, WI where he also is involved in many volunteer activities.

"Chip" David Houser is a Senior Vice President of our Healthcare Finance Group located in Columbia SC. Chip graduated in 1983 with a BA from the University of South Carolina and attended North Carolina State for graduate studies. Since his graduation, Chip has completed several professional courses including being awarded the Certified Leasing Professional designation. Chip has been in the equipment leasing and finance industry since 1986 working primarily for bank owned leasing and finance companies. Chip and his family live in Columbia, SC.

Rich Couch is m2 Lease Fund’s Chief Operating Officer and works out of our Wisconsin and Illinois offices.

Rich has over 20 years of experience in equipment finance and commercial banking in various management and sales capacities, including 13 years with Wisconsin based M&I’s Equipment Finance and Correspondent Banking divisions. Rich has worked with banks throughout the country to assist them in providing leasing capabilities to their existing and prospective customers.

Rich is a graduate of Northern Illinois University where he received his business undergraduate and MBA degrees.

Christine Kennedy has served as Chief Financial Officer of m2 Lease Funds LLC since 2000. She has over 20 years of business accounting and management experience. Prior to working in the leasing industry, Christine was employed by a public accounting firm as well as businesses involved in real estate and software development.

Christine has a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from the University of Whitewater, Wisconsin. She is a certified public accountant.

John serves as Vice President and National Business Development Manager of M2 Lease Funds LLC. A graduate of The University of Iowa, John brings nearly 15 years of commercial equipment leasing experience and 25 years of outside sales experience. His background and knowledge have allowed John to fine-tune his selling process and provide clients with the highest level of sales and service standards.

John’s personal mission statement is to "focus on customer success and build relationships through providing responsive, on-site, personal service and value-added finance solutions."

John and his four daughters, reside in North Coralville. At m2 Lease Funds, we are uniquely qualified to offer you the best personalized service for all your equipment leasing needs.

Sarah Rule, Vice President, has eleven years in the leasing industry. Sarah’s experience includes sales training and business development in the graphic arts, commercial printing, information technology, and office equipment industries. Her business history includes both commercial and consumer leasing with private and captive lessors. Sarah is a graduate of Kaplan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with an Applied Management Concentration.

"Customers deserve more than a "here’s our current promotion – hope it fits" mentality. We strive to learn everything we can about a customer’s specific needs and goals for growth to create a customized financial solution that aligns best. It truly is about so much more than the lease itself."