THE EXECUTIVE TEAM
LARRY STEVENS
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / OWNER
Larry Stevens is the President and Chief Executive Officer of M1 Financial. Larry has over 50 years of experience in the equipment leasing—including Med One Group (President), FMA Financial Services (Executive VP, General Manager), Prudential Capital (President), and Medirec (Executive Vice President).
Larry believes that the leasing and finance business is the most dynamic and diverse business in the world. He has always enjoyed the challenge of structuring a transaction in a way that would secure the investment for those providing the money, while at the same time accommodating the needs of customers. In June 2012 Larry and his partner Brent Allen were honored as winners of the Ernst and Young 'Entrepreneur of the Year' award for Utah in the Healthcare Services Division.
Larry earned a Bachelor's degree in Management at the University of Utah. He has been married to his wife for over 50 years, and they have 5 children and 25 grandchildren. Outside of work, Larry enjoys golfing, caring for his horses, and spending time with his family.
BRENT ALLEN
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT / OWNER
With expertise in direct sales and sales management, Brent Allen is M1’s Executive Vice President. Brent has been active in the leasing industry for over 40 years - most of which he has focused on the Medical segment specifically dealing with acute care hospitals. Brent has a love for working with people, as well as a desire to help customers acquire equipment through creative financing. In June 2012 Brent and his partner Larry Stevens were honored as winners of the Ernst and Young 'Entrepreneur of the Year' award for Utah in the Healthcare Services Division.
Brent graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor's degree in Finance. Brent and his wife have 5 children and 16 grandchildren. He enjoys golf, four-wheeling, spending time at his cabin, and road trips in 'the vette.'
JEFFREY B. EASTON
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Honesty and integrity have always been extremely important to Jeff and he felt that the financing/accounting field was an area where he could make a difference and be an example. These qualities continue to drive him as he takes part in managing all financial aspects of M1 Financial and its related entities, as well as manages banking relationships. Jeff has past accounting experience with Ernst & Young in their Palo Alto, Orange County, and Salt Lake City offices where he worked with clients in all industries and Fortune 500 and 1000 companies. Jeff also has experience with Zions Bancorporation where he implemented Sarbanes-Oxley controls and procedures. He also has prior experience as Chief Financial Officer for Utah Local Governments Trust.
Jeff earned both a Bachelor's of Science and Master's degree in Accounting at Brigham Young University. Jeff is also a Certified Public Accountant. When Jeff is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Camille, and their five children.
TROY TAIT
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF CUSTOMER CARE
Troy Tait earned his Bachelor's degree at the University of Utah. Currently, he is the VP 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
JOE FINELLI
VICE PRESIDENT HEAD OF COMMERCIAL LEASING
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.
ASHLEY SEBASTIAN
SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Ashley Sebastian joined M1 Financial with a degree from University of California, Riverside. She has been providing service in the financing and leasing industry for over ten years and she most enjoys closing sales and building long-time relationships with vendors and customers.
Outside of work, Ashley can be found spending time with her children and taking them on new adventures.
GENA ROMERO
SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
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.