Equipment Leasing and Financing Since 1984

In This Issue

• A Note From Our Founder

• Pacifica Facilitates $10MM Financing

• Recent Transactions

• Pros Join Pacifica Capital

A Note From Our Founder

Bette Kerhoulas

Welcome to Pacifica Currents!  It's our intent that this newsletter will bring you up to date with what's happening here at Pacifica Capital, as well as providing some insight to our industry and even our world.  2004 marks Pacifica's 20th year in business.  We're proud and thankful that we've been able to survive through an ever-evolving economy and changing times that have included a dizzying technology revolution of pagers, cell phones, computers and PDA devices.  I truly believe our founding principles of honesty, integrity and "customer first" values have served us well over the years when many of our contemporaries have come and gone.   Most of all, I am proud of the quality, strength and goodness of our people who have contributed so much to the success of our enterprise. 

Pacifica's been blessed with a great group of hard-working and dedicated employees who believe in each other and in our mission.  We know that our continued success is dependent upon developing and sustaining valuable and long-lasting relationships with our customers, vendors and lending partners, as well as the friendship and support of our industry allies.  All in all, it's been a great twenty years.  As Pacifica Capital begins it's third decade, I want to extend a personal thank you to everyone who have believed in us, contributed to our cause and participated in making Pacifica a name synonymous with quality of service. 

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• About Pacifica Capital

• United Association of Equipment Leasing

• Better Business Bureau

Recent Transactions

These are examples of recent transactions. Pacifica Capital offers financing for virtually any type of equipment, system or technology.

Pacifica Facilitates $10MM Financing

Pacifica Capital completed a second $10,000,000 funding facility for a large and well-established gaming casino in Indio, California. Pacifica had previously provided an initial financing of $10,000,000 for the gaming facility in 2000.  During 2003 and working with casino owners and one of the largest equipment manufacturers serving gaming operations in the U.S. Pacifica Capital again acted as both funding conduit and financing coordinator for the specialized gaming technology selected for the casino’s operations. The casino operation began as a card room in 1980 before adding bingo in 1983. Video gaming machines were added in the early 1990s and video slot machines were installed in October 2000 to coincide with the opening of a two-story addition that created a 265,000 square foot gaming and entertainment venue for the enterprise.

"The financing provided by Pacifica Capital allowed the casino to upgrade to the latest technology available", said Philip Hof, National Account Manager at Pacifica Capital.  At the same time we were able to provide an assist to a very large and significant vendor who sells this unique technology exclusively to the gaming industry.  By our ability to provide a competitive budget and cash flow solution were able to help all the parties achieve their specific objectives.

The international gaming technology vendor began corporate life in 1953 as a gaming hardware supplier, evolving into a gaming technology group that places high value on software and content. The Company's many businesses around the globe strengthen its well-known technology brand in the gaming industry. Employing over 2,200 people worldwide the company has offices in the United States, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Japan, South America and South East Asia where staff are focused on meeting customer needs at a local level. A global management structure drives innovation in all business areas.

Pros Join Pacifica Capital

 

The company is pleased to announce the following recent sales staff additions:

Kelly Christensen joined Pacifica after an eight-year equipment finance & leasing career. Kelly has specialized in woodworking equipment, electronic test and broadcast technology. She brings with her an established network of clients, vendors and dealers and distributors in these fields. Kelly and her husband Kirk live in Irvine along with son Brick, age 16 and daughter Erica, age 13.
 
After moving to southern California Chris Picou joined Pacifica in 2004 to continue serving his wide range of clients and referral sources. Since 2000 Chris has built a highly successful leasing career. Previously he served as an international youth pastor working from Dallas, Texas. In building his equipment finance customer base Chris developed an extensive network of manufacturers, vendors, dealers and distributors across a wide range of industries and markets. Chris and his wife Lia have three children Samuel age 7, Judah age 4, and Mattie age 2.
 
With a degree in engineering, and a background as a network systems specialist while operating his own business Doug Beskow joined Pacifica to combine his technology expertise with an ability to help equipment vendors and end users acquire equipment, technology and systems using financing and leasing. Doug and his son Brandon age 12, reside in Irvine.
 
Commercial hardware & software, graphic printing, photo marketing and woodworking are all areas of focus for Kevin Draper. As a 12 year leasing professional Kevin recently joined Pacifica to expand and service his network of manufacturers, dealers and suppliers. Kevin and his wife Carla reside in Carlsbad, California along with their kids Sarah age 15, Robbie age 13 and Max 7.

We are proud that Kelly, Kevin, Doug and Chris have selected Pacifica Capital as their preferred choice within our industry. As outstanding individuals and consummate equipment finance professionals they join our dedicated employees at our Irvine, California Headquarters.
 

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