Beacon Funding’s Kevin O’Connor Honored as a Monitor 2024 Next Gen Leader

Northbrook, Ill., July 17, 2024 — Beacon Funding Corporation proudly announces that Kevin O’Connor, Sales Director at Beacon Funding, has been recognized as one of the Monitor 2024 Next Gen Leaders and among the top 40 Under 40 in Equipment Leasing. Additionally, Creative Director, Amber Stevens, and Sales Director, Sean Dunphy, were nominated by Beacon Funding for the award for their outstanding leadership skills, exceptional hard work, and dedication driving Beacon Funding forward. Although the Monitor did not recognize them this year, their contributions are equally commendable and deserve our acknowledgment.

Kevin O’Connor’s selection to the Monitor 40 Under 40 2024 NextGen list highlights his significant contributions and exceptional leadership. His commitment to excellence, strategic vision, and dedication improvement have led to continuous achievements for Beacon Funding.

O’Connor has significantly shaped a culture of excellence and innovation with his time at Beacon Funding. "This recognition is a true privilege and shows how incredibly fortunate I am to work alongside so many talented individuals here at Beacon Funding,” O’Connor says. “This is a testament to the collaborative effort and hard work of our team." His dedication to teamwork, continuous improvement, and adopting advanced solutions highlights his commitment to driving the company's success.

During his six years at Beacon Funding, O'Connor's role has expanded significantly. O’Connor is deeply involved in recruiting top sales talent, providing thorough onboarding and coaching. He shapes sales strategies, develops policies, and nurtures vendor relationships. His proactive approach to fostering a strong feedback culture ensures positive workplace dynamics, crucial for driving profitable sales growth and contributing significantly to Beacon Funding's ongoing success.

With a background in sales and a talent for identifying top performers, O’Connor brings a unique perspective to recruitment and team development. He consistently seeks innovative ways to improve operations and his unwavering commitment to excellence makes him a key figure in the equipment financing industry.

Beacon Funding is proud to celebrate Kevin O’Connor’s achievements and looks forward to many more years of success and innovation. His recognition as one of the Monitor 2024 Next Gen Leaders and among the top 40 Under 40 in Equipment Leasing is a testament to his remarkable impact on the industry.

In addition to celebrating Kevin O'Connor's achievements, we would also like to take this opportunity to recognize the exceptional leadership of Amber Stevens and Sean Dunphy. As Beacon Funding continues to thrive under their leadership, the future looks incredibly promising. Let's all take a moment and congratulate Amber, Sean, and Kevin for their achievements and for setting high standards of excellence at Beacon Funding.

For more information about Monitor’s 2024 Next Gen Leaders visit https://www.monitordaily.com/issue/monitor-2024-annual-40-under-40-nextgen/.

ABOUT BEACON FUNDING CORPORATION
Since 1990, Beacon Funding Corporation has been providing equipment financing solutions to all types of organizations and businesses throughout a variety of industries in the United States. Beacon Funding focuses on being a specialist in the select markets it serves. As a result, Beacon differentiates itself by offering start-up and existing business clients a wider range of equipment leasing and financing options. For more information, please visit www.beaconfunding.com.