PAULA SUMMERS

Paula Summers is the Founder of Summers Engineered Capital, and an experienced Equipment Finance Professional specializing in establishing and nurturing client relationships. She has a broad knowledge of equipment finance including expertise within the Propane, Nondestructive Testing & Evaluation, Metrology, Infrastructure Evaluation and Recycling Industries. Her specialty includes problem-solving and devising innovative solutions tailored to meet client needs.

Prior to starting Summers Engineered Capital, Paula was the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Vision Financial Group, Inc. and Civista Leasing & Finance (VFG was acquired by Civista Bank in 2022).

Paula earned a degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Georgia Tech which has enabled her to comprehend complex technologies and provide finance solutions for both general and specialty equipment acquisitions.

Paula holds leadership roles within various organizations including:

National Propane Gas Association (NPGA)

• Chair, Women in Propane Council

Recycled Materials Association (ReMA)

• Former Co-Chair, Women in Recycling Council

Equipment Lease Finance Association (ELFA)

• Member, Independent Business Council

City of Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals

• Board Member

Nondestructive Testing Management Association (NDTMA)

• Member & Speaker

Paula is a Certified Lease Finance Professional (CLFP)