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CFO Gina Cocking Addresses Attendees at ACT's 36th Commercial Vehicle Seminar
COLUMBUS, IN (MAY 23, 2007): Gina Cocking, Chief Financial Officer of Cobalt Finance, addressed attendees of ACT's 36th Commercial Vehicle Seminar today on the topic of "Financing the Used Truck Industry Through the Peaks and Valleys." Industry professionals from manufacturers to bankers were in attendance as Cocking spoke of the current climate of the used truck financing world and what the future will hold for them. The presentation provided those in attendance with insight into current pricing trends, a view on equipment availability, and a profile of today's used truck buyer.
"This conference provided a valuable opportunity for me and others in attendance to discuss where the commercial vehicle industry is headed in an uncertain environment," said Gina Cocking.
Gina Cocking is the Chief Financial Officer of Cobalt Finance and is responsible for successfully raising capital for her company, including a $25 million line of credit with Bank of America in 2005.
Founded in 2000, Cobalt Finance LLC has emerged as a leading independent equipment finance company that specializes in financing used, Class 8 commercial trucks for small fleets and owner-operators throughout the United States. The Company has offices in Deerfield, IL and Phoenix, AZ.
Prior to joining Cobalt in 2004, Cocking spent her career in investment banking and has worked for Kidder, Peabody & Co., J.P. Morgan, the private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners, and most recently, as a VP at the boutique investment bank Colonnade Advisors. Cocking received AB and MBA degrees with honors from the University of Chicago.