M1 FINANCIAL

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Meet the leaders of M1 Financial and learn about their finance expertise.

THE EXECUTIVE TEAM

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ROBB STEVENS

PRESIDENT / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BIOGRAPHY

Robb Stevens is the President and Chief Executive Officer of M1 Financial. began his career in the finance industry in January 2002 as part of the leasing sales group and was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in 2024.

He has been a top contributor to lease originations, vendor development, creating strong relationships with customers, and successfully blending all aspects of the leasing sales process to maximize returns.

In his spare time, Robb enjoys golf, snow skiing, road biking, and spending time with his wife and 4 children.

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MARK STEVENS

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

BIOGRAPHY

Having been exposed to the business industry for most of his life, Mark always wanted to pursue a career in this field. He attended the University of Utah and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and is currently M1's Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. With this title comes the responsibility of managing M1's lease portfolio: overseeing accounts receivable and protecting M1's assets and making sure customers are happy with their experience with M1 Financial.

Mark works to maintain regular contact with our customer base to ensure M1 is taken care of and even more importantly, to make sure our customers' needs are met. He enjoys the opportunity of talking with customers all over the country and trying to establish great relationships between M1 and their customer base. Mark and his wife Lindsi have three girls: Kate, Hannah and Gretchen. He enjoys his time with his wife and kids as well as playing many different sports and spending time outdoors.

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SCOTT SIMMONS

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

BIOGRAPHY

Before joining M1 Financial in 2022, Scott spent 25 years in the banking industry, serving in various accounting and finance leadership roles. During this time, he was the CFO for Associates Capital Bank (Citigroup) before leaving to serve as the CFO for two start-up banks—LCA Bank and Marlin Business Bank—where he eventually became President and CEO. These institutions specialized in leasing, equipment finance, and working capital loans. Scott helped establish and grow these organizations for 15 years before moving to M1 Financial.

Scott is a licensed CPA, earning both his Bachelor’s and Master of Accounting degrees from Utah State University. At M1 Financial, he enjoys collaborating with staff nationwide; he previously led the Rental Division as Business Manager before stepping into the role of Chief Financial Officer in early 2026. Outside of work, Scott and his wife, Kim, love spending time with their five children and five grandkids. In addition to golfing and cycling, Scott enjoys mountain biking and other outdoor activities in the beautiful Utah mountains.

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TROY TAIT

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF CUSTOMER CARE

BIOGRAPHY

Troy Tait earned his Bachelor's degree at the University of Utah. Currently, he is the Senior Vice President of Customer Care. Within M1 Financial, Troy has a strong understanding of the processes at M1 Financial which benefits him as he works closely with various departments. Troy has been instrumental in creating a strong presence for M1 in the industry. He is excited to further contribute to the success of the company and to help customers obtain the financing they need.

He and his wife, Sheri, enjoy spending time with their family, participating in a variety of sports, and all types of outdoor activities.

THE SALES TEAM

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JOE FINELLI

VICE PRESIDENT HEAD OF COMMERCIAL LEASING

BIOGRAPHY

Joe Finelli graduated from Southern Connecticut State University and serves as the Vice President Head of Commercial Leasing. He has 25 years of experience in the leasing industry, and 15 years in sales leadership. After working in the industry for decades, Joe can confidently say he appreciates bringing value to our partners and helping them grow their business through the power of financing.

In his spare time, he is a Marine Mammal Stranding Volunteer and an active EMT volunteer in Surf City, New Jersey. He is also a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan.

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GENA ROMERO

SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

BIOGRAPHY

Gena Romero attended Colorado State University and joined Med One in 2024. She has been in the finance industry for over 19 years—since 2005. She enjoys developing partnerships with vendors to help them have an easier process throughout the sale. For Gena, it is a great feeling to help someone have a great customer experience. In her free time, she likes working out, gardening, and spending time with her husband and two kids.

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DAMIAN TACITO

SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

BIOGRAPHY

Damian Tacito graduated from University Maine and joined M1 Financial in December 2024. Prior to joining the M1 Financial team, he has spent 15 years gaining industry experience in various verticals, including IT, manufacturing, industrial, automotive, and construction. His experience includes working directly with end users to develop national programs with larger partners. His favorite part about working in the industry is customer success. He takes pride in the strong collaboration he helps form with partners, ultimately leading to customers achieving their goals.

In his spare time, he enjoys coaching, golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

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