Corporate News

(Cedar Rapids, IA) July 10, 2025 – GreatAmerica Financial Services® announced today the appointment of Mohammed Hanif as its new Chief Product Officer. Mohammed brings more than two decades of experience leading technology and product strategy across financial services, healthcare, industrial supplies, and private equity-backed organizations.

(Cedar Rapids, IA) – July 8, 2025 – GreatAmerica Financial Services® is pleased to announce the appointment of Arvind Rao as its new Head of Technology - Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Rao brings more than two decades of experience leading digital transformation, enterprise data strategy, and technology modernization across the financial services and technology sectors.

(Cedar Rapids, IA) July 7, 2025 – GreatAmerica Financial Services® is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcel Borg as Director of Syndication. With this strategic hire, GreatAmerica is launching a new syndication offering that will expand capital access and flexibility for its customers and partners.

(Cedar Rapids IA) June 30, 2025 – GreatAmerica Financial Services® announced the completion of its Employee Advised Fund spring 2025 grant cycle, awarding $250,000 to nonprofits in the Eastern Iowa area. This marks the first of two giving cycles in 2025. The Employee Advised Fund empowers GreatAmerica employees to make charitable giving decisions by voting on nonprofit applications, directly impacting worthy organizations in the community.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — GreatAmerica Financial Services is proud to announce the promotion of Steve Rybos to vice president and general manager of the Specialty Markets Group (SMG), which includes the Construction, Healthcare, Automotive, Franchise, and Direct Programs divisions. In this role, Rybos will be responsible for the sales, marketing, operational oversight, and strategic direction of SMG. Rybos most recently served as vice president and managing director of SMG, where he oversaw all sales and marketing efforts.

(Cedar Rapids, IA) – GreatAmerica Financial Services today announced the retirement of Matt Mueller, executive vice president and chief operating officer. Mueller, who has been with the company for fourteen years, has played a meaningful role leading corporate operations and working with leadership to prioritize and build the business capabilities necessary to meet the needs of GreatAmerica customers.

(Cedar Rapids, IA) – GreatAmerica Portfolio Services Group (PSG) proudly announces its 15-year anniversary. Over the past decade and a half, PSG has leveraged the GreatAmerica Financial Services technology platform, operational processes, and industry expertise to offer third-party portfolio servicing and backup servicing to banks, manufacturers/captives, independent lessors, and other finance companies.

(Cedar Rapids, IA) – GreatAmerica Financial Services is excited to announce the promotion of Scott Geistkemper to senior vice president (SVP), operations. Scott, who previously served as SVP, finance, will now set operational strategy, drive alignment, and lead GreatAmerica operations. In his new role, he will ensure the highest level of customer experience for GreatAmerica customers by leading team members who interact with and support customers daily across the organization.

(Cedar Rapids, IA) – GreatAmerica Financial Services today announced the retirement of Marty Klees, senior vice president of risk and operations - corporate strategy, following a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades. Marty, the 25th employee of GreatAmerica, has been a cornerstone of the company's success through his visionary leadership, business acumen, and unwavering dedication.

(Cedar Rapids, IA) – GreatAmerica Financial Services is excited to announce its sponsorship of a new course on Commercial Equipment Leasing & Finance (CELF) at the University of North Texas (UNT) G. Brint Ryan College of Business. Michael Gallo, the program director and lecturer professor at UNT, created and is teaching this innovative course, which kicked off this spring semester. Early success led to course continuation with another class option in fall 2025; both offerings support and develop future finance professionals. A spring reception for the course was held the evening of Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the UNT college of business.