Financial Pacific Executive Team

PAUL J. MENZEL, CLP

Mr. Menzel joined Financial Pacific in 2008. He began his career in leasing in 1975 with Puritan Leasing Company where he became Vice-President and General Manager. He continued in this role after Puritan was acquired by Cal Fed Credit in 1986. When Cal Fed Credit was acquired by Pacific Capital Bank NA (fka Santa Barbara Bank & Trust) in 1996, Mr. Menzel’s role was expanded and he became Senior Vice-President of Community Lending for Pacific Capital. In this role he oversaw the Leasing, Small Business and Indirect Auto Lending units of the Bank, managing over $750 million in assets. In 2007 when Pacific Capital sold its leasing business to LEAF Financial Corporation, he became President of LEAF Third Party Funding. Mr. Menzel, a Certified Lease Professional, is a past Board Member of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association and chaired their Code of Fair Business Practices and Small-ticket Business Council committees. He also served on the Industry Future Council. In 2005 he was named “Leasing Person of the Year” by Leasing News. He earned his BS in Business Administration from UC Berkeley in 1974 and an MBA in Management from Golden Gate University.

Peter A. Davis

Mr. Davis is responsible for finance and accounting, including financial planning, treasury, and tax. He joined Financial Pacific in 1998 as Vice President and Controller and advanced to his current position in 2002. Prior to Financial Pacific he was Controller for Parker Paint Manufacturing, a regional manufacturer and retailer of specialty paint products. He also worked at Ernst & Young serving clients in a variety of industries. Mr. Davis earned a B.A. in Business with a concentration in Finance and Accounting from the University of Washington and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Bruce C. Spencer

Mr. Spencer is responsible for credit operations including credit policy, underwriting, customer service and documentation. He joined Financial Pacific in 1999 as Vice President of the Portfolio Services department with primary responsibility for collections and moved to his current position in 2007. Prior to Financial Pacific he held various positions over a 25 year career in retail banking with Rainier Bank, Security Pacific, and Bank of America including Branch Manager, Regional Management, Credit Administration, Risk Management and Manager of Branch and Dealer Lending. Mr. Spencer earned a B.A. degree in Business Administration from Western Washington University and a diploma from the Graduate School of Retail Bank Management at the University of Virginia.

Terey N. Jennings, CLP

Mr. Jennings, a Certified Lease Professional, is responsible for all sales and marketing activities of the Company. He joined Financial Pacific in 1986 and has held various positions within the sales and marketing area. Mr. Jennings is active in a number of equipment leasing associations and is a past President of the United Association of Equipment Leasing. He serves on the Pierce County Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Washington. He earned a degree in Business Administration from Pacific Lutheran University.

John R. Wright, CLP