President & Chief Executive Officer

Summit Commercial Finance Founder, President and CEO Scott C. Forrest, has lead Summit Commercial Finance with the passion and drive that has been central to his success.  Mr. Forrest is responsible for the management and direction of the company, focusing on strategic and financial planning, vendor development and relationship building with Summit’s various underwriting sources. 

Mr. Forrest graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing.  Immediately following college, he excelled in the equipment leasing industry in a sales capacity.  In 1998, Mr. Forrest founded Summit Commercial Finance, vowing to raise the standards of ethics and integrity in the equipment leasing industry.  In 1999 he hired Summit Commercial Finance’s first Account Executive and has since lead the company to extraordinary growth. 

Not only is Mr. Forrest dedicated to his work and community, he is also a devoted husband and father with two wonderful and energetic children.  When he is not working or spending time with his family, you are sure to find him improving his golf game.

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CONTACT:
direct phone: (480) 607-6182
tollfree: (888) 758-8880 x 6182
email: scott.forrest@scfmail.com