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Dave Lempko

Senior Vice President – Sales Manager – Equipment Finance

  • First Business Specialty Finance, LLC, subsidiary of First Business Bank
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Dave Lempko

About Dave

Dave Lempko brings over 30 years of equipment finance and sales leadership experience to help vendors and equipment finance brokers deliver effective financing solutions to their customers. Throughout his career, he has led high-performing sales teams across direct origination, vendor programs, and technology sector financing. His expertise spans the full spectrum of equipment finance operations, including portfolio management, credit, and asset management, positioning him to understand client needs from multiple perspectives. Dave's hands-on approach to building partner relationships and developing customized financing programs helps businesses close more transactions and strengthen their competitive position in the marketplace. 

Dave earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from PennWest Clarion. He is based in Buffalo, New York, where he serves clients throughout the United States. 

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