Shannon Smith

About Shannon Smith

Shannon started with KLC Financial in January 2008 as Credit Manager and has worked to eventually oversee the Credit, Funding, and Operations side of the business. He now is Head of Risk Management and Capital Markets. His primary roles are working with the sales team to review, underwrite, structure and price deals based on risk. He manages the funding relationships by working with the existing banks and funding partners along with obtaining new funding. His prior work experience was in the larger banking sector where he held sales and credit underwriting positions. He has over 18 years of experience in the banking and risk management industry.Shannon graduated from St John’s University in May 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting. He is an active member of NEFA and ELFA. Shannon enjoys spending time with his wife and four sons in the great outdoors. They spend most of their free time with their kids sporting activities, skiing and an occasional free weekend at the cabin.KLC Financial, Inc. was established in 1987 as a premier equipment leasing company. Our executive staff and sales team have collectively more than 100 years of experience in leasing and finance. KLC provides equipment financing to businesses in all industries and from all credit grades, while establishing solid, long term relationships with our customers and our funding sources.

Experience

1. Chief Credit Officer

   Klc Financial

   Apr 2019 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   I work directly the sale’s team and senior management to structure and decision the transactions based on risk and repayment. I also work directly with our banks, finance companies, and investing partners to either partner, syndicate, or fund some of our transactions.

Education

• Saint John's University

  BA, Accounting Major

  1998 — 2002