Our Company
Who We Are
Why First Capital Leasing?
We understand the ever-changing equipment needs and budgetary challenges many businesses face. The right equipment finance solution can empower you to outpace this. First Capital Leasing is committed to providing our customers with customized, flexible, and innovative equipment lease finance solutions that will enhance your operations and increase your bottom line.
We deliver fast and flexible leases with competitive rates coupled with exceptional service from application to lease-end.
From Coast to Coast
Powering Your Business Growth
For Over 25 Years
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, First Capital Leasing was founded in 1994. For over 25 years, we have worked steadfastly to assist thousands of clients across Canada with all their commercial equipment and vehicle financing needs. Through 85 years of combined experience in the commercial leasing industry, we have developed a proven successful model of helping start-ups, Fortune 500’s, government, towns, municipalities (and everything in-between) achieve their equipment needs in an affordable, flexible, and simplified way.
Our experienced team of dedicated professionals works intimately with each customer to understand your specific needs so that we can structure finance terms that work within your budget, powering your business growth.
Customer Service
We Care About Our Customers and It Shows!
Our goal at First Capital Leasing is to always be a valuable contributor to your business through our access, capabilities, and expertise. We have extensive knowledge in commercial equipment lease financing, which we leverage to deliver fully tailored commercial financing solutions. Working with us, you can be assured that your business will run without disruption wherever we are involved.
Our team is driven by hard work, ethics, and transparency. We take the time to fully understand all of your needs, helping to nurture your passion and grow your business.
A few Causes we support
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Our Frontline
Meet our team! This talented group of individuals has been trained and engaged to ensure your experience is efficient, effective, and seamless.
Click on their name to learn more about them!
Tina Pillott
Founder
"I'm proud of having assembled an accomplished team of industry professionals that has a unified focus on customer service and integrity."
Dominique Toland
Operations Manager
"My primary focus is day-to-day operations including adjudicating new credit applications and overseeing the complete start-to-finish process of new opportunities."
Alexis Bustamante
Account Manager
"I have a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business and 6 years of experience managing logistics and supply. Currently, I meet clients' leasing needs and assist dealers with financing."
Kent Pillott
Director
"My commitment to First Capital, our services, and our clientele has led to many enduring business relationships as well as a long history of repeat business."
Leon Comer
Business Development Manager
"25+ years of experience in finance, including personal & commercial banking, audit and compliance and the last 15 years at FCL I have developed many customer and dealer relationships."
Tim Ackerman
Account Manager
"Since joining First Capital Leasing I have been responsible for assisting new and existing customers to obtain financing terms that meet, and often exceed, their expectations."
Janessa Volk
Accounting
"I started as a receptionist at First Capital after getting my Bachelor's degree. Now, I'm the bookkeeper handling payables, receivables and all bookkeeping tasks."
Gil Bustamante
Account Manager
"An industrial equipment leasing specialist at First Capital Leasing since 2016. Also involved in community events and a proud father of 4 children in minor league sports."
Luke Peterson
Business Development Manager
"My passion for business stemmed from being raised by a blue-collar family, with a background in construction & ventures in software development. At FCL I assist with day-to-day operations."
Brayden Foote
Account Manager
"Since joining First Capital Leasing, I utilize my experience in landscaping and O&G to help my clients acquire the equipment needed to grow their businesses."
Natasha Tucker
Sales Associate
"I joined First Capital Leasing in January 2009 as a receptionist and quickly advanced to Sales Associate. I assist the sales team with lease contracts, audits, file closures, & customer service."
Jen Paterson
Front End Reception
"20 years experience in the Customer Service industry and I'm a strong believer that timely proactive service is key to customer loyalty."
Sonya Khuu
Jr. Sales Associate
"My focus is mainly to assist the sales team and account managers with their needs as well as handling all customer service inquiries.”
