What We Do
We are a commercial vehicle and equipment leasing company, providing business solutions for new and established businesses across Canada. We are "Focused on Solutions®". We strive to provide our strategic partners with competitive, unique and innovative equipment financing products and services to assist their customers to finance their growth and their dreams. We are proud to be one of Canada's only broker-based equipment and vehicle leasing companies.
Our Purpose
Enriching lives through investment in people and innovative business financing.
Our Brands
We have four distinct brands under the Bennington umbrella and they service different credit markets. By offering expanded risk segment coverage, we are able to maintain a customer for life focus.
Meet the Leadership Team
Ashley Yantzi
President & CEO
Ashley is President and Chief Executive Officer at Bennington. He brings over two decades of financial services leadership and expertise in equipment leasing and credit alongside a proven track record of delivering innovative financial solutions and driving customer-centric organizational growth.
Ashley joined Bennington in 2024 after seven years with Equitable Bank (Bennington’s parent company) where he most recently served as Vice President, Credit Risk, and Vice President & Head of Residential Lending. Prior to his time at Equitable Bank, Ashley held progressively senior roles with TD Bank and GE Capital.
Ashley holds a B.A. (Hons) in Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a CFA charterholder.
Shahan Khan
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
Shahan is Bennington’s Chief Legal & Compliance Officer. Shahan joined Bennington in 2012 as Legal Counsel and has practiced law for over 15 years specializing in the areas of corporate/commercial law, both secured and unsecured lending, and commercial litigation. Prior to joining Bennington, Shahan worked for different law firms in the Greater Toronto Area. Shahan obtained his B.A. (Hons) from the University of Toronto, graduating with high distinction and earning his J.D., from the University of Toronto. Shahan was recognized as the Canadian Finance & Leasing Association 2024-2025 Member of the Year for his contributions to the finance and leasing industry, particularly in the areas of fraud prevention and risk mitigation, as well as anti-money laundering.
Amanda Hoey
Vice President, Customer Operations & Default Management
Amanda is Bennington’s Vice President of Customer Operations and Default Management, responsible for the Customer Service, Insurance, Collections, Asset Recovery and Remarketing Departments. Throughout her career, she has developed extensive expertise across the full lifecycle of lease operations, with leadership experience spanning both front-end functions such as funding and contract modifications, as well as back-end servicing, portfolio management, and asset recovery.She began her career in 1989 at Pitney Bowes Leasing, moved to CITI Capital in 2003, and joined Bodkin Leasing in 2006. Combined with her tenure at Bennington, Amanda brings over 30 years of comprehensive leasing industry experience and a well-rounded operational perspective that supports both growth and risk management strategies.
Sergio Carvalho
Vice President, Credit
Sergio is Bennington’s Vice President, Credit. Sergio joined the company in 2009 as a Credit Analyst, moving into various Credit management roles over the years, including Director, Credit for Equirex Leasing Corp. In 2019, Sergio was promoted to Vice President, Credit for all Bennington brands. Prior to joining Bennington, Sergio worked for RBC from 1995 to 2001 and for Wells Fargo Auto Finance as a Lending Manager from 2004 to 2009. Sergio holds a B.A. from the University of Toronto and an M.S. Ed. from Daemen College.
Katie Denis
Vice President, Human Resources
Katie is Bennington’s Vice President, Human Resources. She joined the company in 2008 as a Customer Service and Credit Coordinator for Equirex Leasing Corp. In 2010, Katie started the Equirex Human Resources department and with the purchase of Bodkin Leasing Corp. in 2011, the Bennington Human Resources Department was formed. Katie holds a B.A. (Hons) from Brock University, a post-graduate diploma in Human Resources Management and has also earned her designations as a CHRP, CHRL.
Liz Waddell
Vice President, Funding Operations
Liz is Bennington’s Vice President, Funding Operations, with oversight of Funding, Funding Administration, Lease Commencement, Modifications, Special Programs, and Office Administration. She joined Bennington in 2016 as Director of Change Management and progressed through leadership roles in Change Management and Project Management before assuming responsibility for the Funding Operations team in 2024.
Liz brings more than 25 years of financial services experience, having worked with Bank of Ireland and Allied Irish Bank, and in senior roles with Macquarie Bank, and TMX Group (TSX). She holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from Technological University Dublin and a Master’s degree in Management and Organizational Behaviour from the Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business at University College Dublin.
Mark Hodson
Vice President, Business Development
Mark is Bennington’s Vice President, Business Development. He joined Bennington at the beginning of 2023 as part of the acquisition of Concentra Bank. Prior to the acquisition he led the Concentra Bank Leasing team for 3 years. Mark started his career over 25 years ago at Dana Commercial Credit and has held senior positions at some of the largest leasing companies in Canada.