Industry Recognition Built on Service, Expertise, and Results

For more than 25 years, Oakmont Capital Services has helped businesses finance the equipment they need to grow. Our industry awards and recognitions reflect our commitment to exceptional customer service, strong partnership programs, welcoming workplace culture, and thoughtful leadership within the equipment finance industry.

From recognition as one of Monitor Daily’s Top 100 Equipment Finance Companies to awards honoring our people and company culture, these achievements demonstrate our dedication to the equipment finance industry and serving equipment buyers, vendors, and business owners nationwide.

2026

2026

#40 Top Company
Monitor Daily’s Top 100 Equipment Finance Companies

Oakmont Capital Services received the 2026 Company Culture Award from Monitor Daily.Company Culture Award
Monitor Daily’s award to thriving people-first organizations

Oakmont Capital Services received the Empowering Woman Award from Finance & Commerce.Empowering Women Award
Finance & Commerce recognizes OCS’s commitment to the advancement of women throughout the organization and the equipment finance industry.

Oakmont Capital Services was named the 52nd top workplace in the small company category by the Minnesota Star Tribune.#52 in Top Workplaces
Minnesota Star Tribune’s top workplaces in the small company category

Oakmont Capital Services' VP of Marketing and Communications, Keara M. Piekanski, was named to Monitor Daily's Most Influential People list in the Brand Builder category.Keara M. Piekanski of Oakmont Capital ServicesMonitor Daily’s Most Influential People: Brand Builder
Keara M. Piekanski, VP of Marketing and Communications, for elevating the industry through thought leadership, marketing acumen, association leadership, and speaking engagements.

Oakmont Capital Services' Director of OEM Partnerships, Michael McElroy, CLFP, was named a 2026 NextGen Leader by Monitor Daily.Michael McElroy of Oakmont Capital ServicesMonitor Daily’s NextGen Leader
Michael McElroy, CLFP, Director of OEM Partnerships, as a rising professional aged 40 and under for his leadership in the equipment finance industry

Michael McElroy, CLFP, Director of OEM Partnerships at Oakmont Capital Services, was honored with the ABF Journal Legends & Leaders 2026 Rainmaker Award.Michael McElroy of Oakmont Capital ServicesABF Journal Legends & Leaders: Rainmaker
Michael McElroy, CLFP, Director of OEM Partnerships, as an industry expert on building more resilient and durable financial partnerships.

2025

2025

#41 Top Company
Monitor Daily’s Top 100 Equipment Finance Companies

#25 Monitor Daily’s Top 40 Vendor
Featured as one of the most active equipment finance companies in the vendor and dealer channel

Oakmont Capital Services' Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Elise Linn, was recognized as one of Monitor Daily's 2025 Top Women in Equipment Finance.Elise Linn of Oakmont Capital ServicesMonitor Daily’s Top Women in Equipment Finance
Elise Linn, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, in recognition of her leadership within the industry.

D.J.JacksonOakmont Capital Services' Sr. Director of Business Development, D.J. Jackson, was named one of Monitor Daily's 2025 Most Influential People in the Client Champion category.Monitor Daily’s Most Influential People in Equipment Finance
D.J. Jackson, Sr. Director of Business Development, in the Client Champion category..

Oakmont Capital Services' Project Manager, Stephanie Wentland, was named to Monitor Daily's 2025 NextGen Leader List.Monitor Daily’s NextGen Leader
Stephanie Wentland, Project Manager, on being named a NextGen Leader.

2024

2024

Oakmont Capital Services was ranked 46th on Monitor Daily's 2024 Top 100 Equipment Finance Companies list.

#46 Top Company
Monitor Daily’s Top 100 Equipment Finance Companies

Oakmont Capital Services was ranked 46th on Monitor Daily's 2024 Top 100 Equipment Finance Companies list.#29 Monitor Daily’s Top 40 Vendor
Featured as one of the most active equipment finance companies in the vendor and dealer list

Oakmont Capital Services' VP of Marketing and Communications, Keara M. Piekanski, was named one of Monitor Daily's 2024 Top Women in Equipment Finance.Keara M. Piekanski of Oakmont Capital ServicesMonitor Daily’s Top Women in Equipment Finance
Keara M. Piekanski, VP Marketing & Communications, in recognition of her leadership within the industry.

2023

2023

Oakmont Capital Services was ranked 78th on Monitor Daily's 2023 Top 100 Equipment Finance Companies list.

#78 Top Company
Monitor Daily’s Top 100 Equipment Finance Companies

Oakmont Capital Services was awarded the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's 2023 Operations and Technology Excellence Award.

Honoree
Equipment Leasing & Finance Association’s (ELFA) Operations & Technology Excellence Award

2021

2021

Mikki Henkelman of Oakmont Capital ServicesOakmont Capital Services' Credit Manager, Mikki Henkelman, was named to Monitor Daily's 2021 NextGen Leader list.Monitor Daily’s NextGen Leader
Mikki Henkelman, Credit Manager, on being named a NextGen Leader.

Frequently Asked Questions

Monitor Daily is a leading independent trade publication serving the equipment finance and leasing industry, providing industry news, research, rankings, and analysis. Its annual rankings and awards recognize leading equipment finance companies and professionals, including Oakmont Capital Services.

Finance & Commerce is an independent daily publication focused on Minnesota business, covering areas including banking and finance, commercial real estate, construction, and economic development. Its business awards recognize companies and professionals making an impact in Minnesota’s business community, including Oakmont Capital Services.

The Minnesota Star Tribune is Minnesota’s largest news organization and a leading source of journalism covering business, communities, and issues throughout the state. Its Top Workplaces program has recognized Oakmont Capital Services as a leading Minnesota employer.

ABF Journal is a leading publication covering specialty finance, including asset-based lending, private credit, factoring, and other forms of commercial finance. Its industry coverage and recognition programs highlight influential companies and professionals across specialty finance, including leaders at Oakmont Capital Services.

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) is the leading trade association representing the U.S. equipment finance industry, bringing together financial institutions, independent finance companies, manufacturers, and service providers. As an ELFA member, Oakmont Capital Services participates in the broader equipment finance community and has been recognized by the association for excellence within the industry.

About Oakmont Capital Services

Since 1998, Oakmont Capital Services (OCS) has helped owners across various industries finance the equipment needed to run small to medium-sized businesses. OCS, part of JA Mitsui Leasing Group, provides fast, easy, flexible, and reliable commercial financing and working capital with a streamlined, tech-forward approach. The OCS team in both Pennsylvania and Minnesota are passionate about helping fuel business growth for their customers and partners. We Make It Possible.

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