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Former ELA Vice Chairman Mike Taft Joins The Alta Group

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Former ELA Vice Chairman Mike Taft Joins The Alta Group

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Former ELA Vice Chairman Mike Taft Joins The Alta Group

Mike TaftGlenbrook, Nev. September 9, 2004—Former Equipment Leasing Association Vice Chairman Mike Taft has joined The Alta Group as an associate.Taft brings more than 30 years experience to Alta, an international consulting and training firm serving the equipment leasing industry.

Taft built his career at MetLife Capital, where he was the senior manager in charge of credit and operations.During his 14 years with the company, he helped create a highly-valued diverse portfolio.He also developed and implemented MetLife's real estate product and managed the growth of the franchise finance group.

A year after MetLife was acquired by GE Capital, Taft helped create Irwin Commercial Finance, a subsidiary of Irwin Financial Corporation, and later acquired Onset Capital in Canada and Irwin Franchise Capital in New York.

Taft will join the Alta team primarily on projects related to management structure reviews, restructuring, credit and credit management, operations, workout problems, mergers and acquisitions and due diligence.

Taft thrives on the challenges and interesting people he works with."I've enjoyed my long career in leasing because it is such a dynamic industry.It is always changing as a result of new tax laws, new legislation, new products, new competition and new people," Taft says.

09 September 2004 The Alta Group Former ELA Vice Chairman Mike Taft Joins The Alta Group

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Former ELA Vice Chairman Mike Taft Joins The Alta Group

Posted 10/29/04

Glenbrook, Nev. September 9, 2004-Former Equipment Leasing Association Vice Chairman Mike Taft has joined The Alta Group as an associate.Taft brings more than 30 years experience to Alta, an international consulting and training firm serving the equipment leasing industry.

Taft built his career at MetLife Capital, where he was the senior manager in charge of credit and operations.During his 14 years with the company, he helped create a highly-valued diverse portfolio.He also developed and implemented MetLife's real estate product and managed the growth of the franchise finance group.

A year after MetLife was acquired by GE Capital, Taft helped create Irwin Commercial Finance, a subsidiary of Irwin Financial Corporation, and later acquired Onset Capital in Canada and Irwin Franchise Capital in New York.

Taft will join the Alta team primarily on projects related to management structure reviews, restructuring, credit and credit management, operations, workout problems, mergers and acquisitions and due diligence.

Taft thrives on the challenges and interesting people he works with."I've enjoyed my long career in leasing because it is such a dynamic industry.It is always changing as a result of new tax laws, new legislation, new products, new competition and new people," Taft says.

Government Affairs Council Chair Mike Taft and ELA Vice President for Government Affairs Steve Fier provided an overview of the work of the GAC.In particular, they urged steering committee members to strongly consider attending ELA's Capitol Hill Day, scheduled April 9-10 in Washington, DC.In addition, Mssrs.Taft and Fier stressed the importance of member involvement in ELA's advocacy program in general and its Political Action Campaign in particular.

Former Equipment Leasing Association Vice Chairman Mike Taft has joined The Alta Group as an associate.Taft brings more than 30 years experience to Alta, an international consulting and training firm serving the equipment leasing industry.

Taft built his career at MetLife Capital, where he was the senior manager in charge of credit and operations.During his 14 years with the company, he helped create a highly valued diverse portfolio.He also developed and implemented MetLife's real estate product and managed the growth of the franchise finance group.

A year after MetLife was acquired by GE Capital, Taft helped create Irwin Commercial Finance, a subsidiary of Irwin Financial Corporation, and later acquired Onset Capital in Canada and Irwin Franchise Capital in New York.

Taft will join the Alta team primarily on projects related to management structure reviews, restructuring, credit and credit management, operations, workout problems, mergers and acquisitions and due diligence.

Mike Taft, associate, Freeland, Wash.

Mike TaftThe Alta Group - Principals & Associates
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MIKE TAFT

Mike Taft, an Alta Group associate, brings more than 30 years experience to Alta clients.He thrives on the dynamic nature of the leasing industry-change keeps him energized and interested in the challenges facing clients, vendors and customers.Mike specializes in issues relating to senior management, credit, operations, mergers and acquisitions and problem credit resolution.

Mike built his career at MetLife Capital, where he was the senior manager in charge of credit and operations.During his 14 years with the company, he helped establish a highly-valued diverse portfolio.He also developed and implemented MetLife's real estate product and managed the growth of the franchise finance group.

"I've enjoyed my long career in leasing because it is always changing as a result of new tax laws, new legislation, new products, new competition and new people."

A year after MetLife was acquired by GE Capital, he created Irwin Commercial Finance, a subsidiary of Irwin Financial Corporation, and later acquired Onset Capital in Canada and Irwin Franchise Capital in New York.

Taft joins the Alta team primarily on projects related to management structure reviews, restructuring, credit and credit management, operations, workout problems, mergers and acquisitions and due diligence.As a former director and vice chairman of the Equipment Leasing Association, he brings both depth and breadth of experience to his work.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Mike TaftPO Box 1027Freeland, WA 98249Cell 360/929-9030mtaft@thealtagroup.com
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Mike Taft

Former ELA Vice Chairman Mike Taft Joins The Alta Group

Glenbrook, Nev. September 9, 2004-Former Equipment Leasing Association Vice Chairman Mike Taft has joined The Alta Group as an associate.Taft brings more than 30 years experience to Alta, an international consulting and training firm serving the equipment leasing industry.
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Taft built his career at MetLife Capital, where he was the senior manager in charge of credit and operations.During his 14 years with the company, he helped create a highly-valued diverse portfolio.He also developed and implemented MetLife's real estate product and managed the growth of the franchise finance group.

A year after MetLife was acquired by GE Capital, Taft helped create Irwin Commercial Finance, a subsidiary of Irwin Financial Corporation, and later acquired Onset Capital in Canada and Irwin Franchise Capital in New York.

Taft will join the Alta team primarily on projects related to management structure reviews, restructuring, credit and credit management, operations, workout problems, mergers and acquisitions and due diligence.

Taft thrives on the challenges and interesting people he works with."I've enjoyed my long career in leasing because it is such a dynamic industry.It is always changing as a result of new tax laws, new legislation, new products, new competition and new people," Taft says.