Alta Insights: Connect with us at the ELFA Convention
October 15, 2025
Our advisors look forward to the upcoming 64th annual Equipment Leasing & Finance Association convention, and we hope to see you there. Alta’s thought leaders will help shape key industry conversations at the event in Marco Island, Fla., Oct. 26-28. Co-CEO Jim Jackson will share insights on the evolving M&A landscape, while Director Patricia Voorhees will explore the expanding role of equipment finance in meeting rising energy demands. Director Ellen Comeaux also will be in attendance. Schedule time to connect with our team during the convention to discuss your organization’s next opportunities in equipment finance.
Advisor Spotlight: Patricia Voorhees
Firms all over the globe increasingly pursue sustainability for its business value—not just for compliance or tax advantage. As a Director at The Alta Group, Patricia Voorhees has been a trailblazer in uncovering the equipment financing opportunities presented by investment in sustainability projects such as renewable energy generation, storage and distribution, carbon-capture technologies, infrastructure development, e-mobility, circular asset solutions, and more.
As the lead author on the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s 2024 research report on the topic, Voorhees has helped build a roadmap for the industry to pursue new business in this rapidly developing sector. She chairs the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association’s Climate Finance Working Group and brings her 25 years of experience across commercial finance sectors to bear in advising clients. Patricia is also instrumental in Alta’s vendor finance and Fintech advisory.
Voorhees and the advisory team at The Alta Group can assist clients in implementing sustainability or clean-energy market-entry strategies rooted in best practices. Our advisors are closely watching the rapid developments in global public policy and emerging technology driving this market. Don’t miss Voorhees’ panel discussion at the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association’s 64th annual convention, and contact Alta to learn more.
Rethinking Risk: Underwriting for Consumption Models
As consumption-based and pay-per-use models gain traction, traditional underwriting methods no longer suffice. Alta’s John Sullivan argues for a shift: Assess usage risk alongside asset risk, build buffers for variability, and capture real-time returns. Firms that master consumption risk stand to secure more durable customer relationships and improved lifetime value. Read Sullivan’s article for actionable strategies in this evolving financing landscape.
Fueling the AI Boom: Equipment Finance’s Strategic Role
The explosion of AI investment is creating massive demand for infrastructure—data centers, specialized hardware, cooling systems, and more. In a recent article for the Monitor, Alta co-CEO Valerie Gerard explores how equipment financiers can step into this growth curve by offering leasing, subscription, and consumption models tailored to AI needs. Unlock the risks, opportunities, and transaction structures shaping this frontier, and learn how to position your firm as a vital enabler for this transformative industry.
International Leasing Conferences Highlight Alta’s Global Reach
Recent and upcoming conferences hosted by Alta in Latin America and the Middle East are uniting industry leaders to exchange insights on regulation, technology, credit risk, and global best practices—strengthening networks that drive growth and innovation across regions.
Alta in the news
Gain a deeper understanding of how ratings work, and learn about how current economic trends are shaping this important aspect of equipment finance in a recent Equipment Leasing & Finance Association webinar moderated by Alta co-CEO Valerie Gerard, who previously ran the finance and leasing company rating group at Fitch. The event was presented by credit ratings analysis agency KBRA. View the webinar.
Tariffs, interest rates, inflation concerns, and a weakening labor market currently weigh on the M&A market, but long-term trends point to strong activity once today’s uncertainty subsides, Alta co-CEO Jim Jackson says in a recent article in Equipment Leasing & Finance Magazine. Read, “2026 M&A Outlook Looking Up for Equipment Finance”.
The enormous energy demands that artificial intelligence, crypto, and other technological advancements place on the power grid are one factor driving the business case for investment in clean energy, battery storage, and related projects, says Alta Director Patricia Voorhees in the cover story of the latest edition of Equipment Leasing & Finance Magazine. Read, “The Winners Circle: Powering Growth Through Sustainability.”
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