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Kevin P. Prykull, CLFP
Retired SVP & Credit Underwriting Executive
PNC Equipment Finance, LLC (PNCEF)

Kevin P. Prykull is a seasoned equipment leasing and finance professional specializing in credit risk management. He has over 42 years of industry experience and worked for PNC Bank for more than 30 years until his recent retirement. At PNCEF he managed all credit underwriting, approval and portfolio functions for PNC Bank’s leasing and equipment financing subsidiaries. He was responsible for the credit and risk activities within the direct segments and specialty businesses like corporate aviation, municipal, alternative energy, structured finance, Canada, and vendor -- including the underwriting and approval of new transactions, portfolio management, and related credit administration matters. PNC’s combined leasing and equipment finance portfolio exceeds $18 billion in assets making the firm the 3rd largest bank leasing company in the country.

His prior work experience includes: an independent finance company (Senstar Capital Corporation), global lease consulting firm (Amenbal, Deane and Associates), a Fortune 500 manufacturer and captive lessor (Joy Manufacturing), and a local regional bank (Equibank). Much of his background is in risk, credit, equipment, leasing, teaching, and consulting.

Mr. Prykull holds an undergraduate degree in accounting (BSBA) from Duquesne University and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Robert Morris University. Although he does not practice, Kevin has passed the Pennsylvania CPA exam.

Prykull is an active member of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). Since 2008, he has served in various roles as chair, member and leader on the association’s Credit and Collections (C&C) Planning Committee and Conference. In addition, Kevin is responsible for the Credit Manager Survey whose results are presented annually at the conference. He was the recipient of the ELFA Distinguished Service Award. The award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to the association and to the equipment finance industry. Kevin is active on the ELFA’s Research Committee and is involved in the annual publication of the Summary of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA). Kevin has been interviewed and quoted in numerous articles for the ELFA Leasing Today magazine and the Monitor.

Kevin has earned and maintains the Certified Lease and Finance Professional (CLFP) designation offered through the CLFP Foundation. Kevin is on the Executive Committee of the CLFP Board serving as the Immediate Past President. He chairs the Body of Knowledge and Recertification Committees. Further he functions as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all credit and risk matters. Kevin teaches at the Academy for Lease and Finance Professionals (ALFP), including the newest “virtual” ones. Kevin is an Adjunct Professor in Finance at Duquesne University. A native of the Pittsburgh, PA area, Kevin resides in Peters Township with his wife Karen. He has three grown children and three grandchildren.

Kevin P. Prykull
506 Harvest View Drive
Venetia, PA 15367

(412) 337-0250
kevin.prykull@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/kevinprykull