OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM
The members of Marquette Equipment Finance’s executive team average 22+ years in the leasing business.  We are smart and experienced.
David A. DiCesaris
Chief Executive Office and Director
daved@marquette-eqfinance.com
David A. DiCesaris currently serves as CEO and Director of Marquette Equipment Finance. Previously, Mr. DiCesaris served as CEO and Director of Applied Financial, an equipment leasing and financing company he co-founded in November 2000. From 1994 until November 2000, Dave served as Executive Vice President of Matrix Funding Corporation. Dave is a graduate of Pomona College, Claremont, Ca., where he holds a B.A. degree in economics.
James L. Christensen
President
jchristensen@marquette-eqfinance.com
James L Christensen serves as President of Marquette Equipment Finance. From November 2000, Jim served as General Counsel and later as President of Applied Financial. Previously, Jim was Co-Founder and Managing Partner in the law firm of Corbridge, Baird & Christensen. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and the J. Reuben Clark College of Law.
Christian F. Emery
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
cemery@marquette-eqfinance.com
Christian F. Emery currently serves as Vice President and CFO of Marquette Equipment Finance. Previously, Mr. Emery served as Controller of Matrix Funding Corporation and as Chief Financial Officer of Applied Financial. Mr. Emery has worked in the leasing industry for the past twenty years, garnering experience in accounting, tax and operating systems. Mr. Emery graduated from the University of Utah with a B.S. degree in economics.
Shanni E. Staker
Executive Vice President and Secretary
sstaker@marquette-eqfinance.com
Shanni E. Staker currently serves as Executive Vice President and Secretary of Marquette Equipment Finance. Ms. Staker is responsible for all transaction documentation. Previously, Ms. Staker served as Senior Vice President / Documentation Manager of Matrix Funding Corporation and Applied Financial from 1983 to 2006. From 1972 to 1982, she served as Vice President and Manager of FMA Leasing Company, a commercial leasing and lending company.
R. Tim Firth
Executive Vice President of Sales
tfirth@marquette-eqfinance.com
Tim serves as Executive Vice President of the sales department of Marquette Equipment Finance. From 2000 – 2006, he was a Marketing Manager and Vice President of Applied Financial. Prior to Applied Financial, he was an Account Executive and Sales Manager for Matrix Funding Corporation. From 1985 – 1997, Mr. Firth was President and Owner of Mobile Electrical Supply Company. Tim graduated with a B.S. degree in business administration from the University of Utah.
Marquette Equipment Finance