About
Where Vision Meets Service: Our Mission at United Leasing & Finance
United Leasing & Finance is committed to being a growth-oriented organization, providing high-quality services that exceed customer expectations.
Our History
Three Generations, One Goal: Your Success.
For over six decades, United Leasing & Finance has been a family-owned company built on integrity, innovation, and long-term relationships.
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1960s
In 1964, Robert Romain, Sr. founded United Automobile Leasing, Inc., an auto retail and vehicle leasing operation, in Evansville, Indiana — the first business in the Evansville area to offer leasing options to business customers. We quickly expanded and, in 1966, added a daily car rental company, United Rent-A-Car.
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1970s
We continued expanding our scope of business with specialized services to the blasting and mining industries and other business assets.
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1980s
United Leasing, Inc. acquired ULF, Inc. in Kentucky along with the Trans Leasing portfolio, expanding our reach and market in the leasing sector. We grew our approach with specialized services in new industries, including hospitality, airport transportation, funeral vehicles, medical equipment, and government contracts.
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1990s
Our rental car operation, United Rent-A-Car, expanded rapidly. We added a total of 24 locations across Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Texas before being sold in 1998.
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2000s
United Leasing & Finance moved heavily into leasing and financing for the fitness industry, building specialized programs for some of the biggest fitness franchise brands. We were also awarded a U.S. Government GSA contract for vehicle leasing and created a department to service consumer loans in the HVAC industry.
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2010s
In 2017, United acquired Access Commercial Capital, further growing our footprint in fleet management and vehicle financing. United Leasing & Finance continued to evolve into a multifaceted financial and fleet services organization with more than 3,000 corporate accounts.
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2020s
Today, United Leasing & Finance has direct operations throughout the U.S. and Canada and manages assets in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. In 2024, we celebrated United's 60th anniversary, ushering forward the next phase of growth and development for our customers.
Our Vision
We strive to be so effectively helpful that we are able to earn your trust, respect, and appreciation.
Our Core Values
What we believe
We believe the following core values drive not only our business success, but also the personal fulfillment and well-being of our employees.
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Employees
We respect our employees and are committed to a culture that promotes engagement, development, and success.
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Service
We value our customers and are committed to delivering service that earns trust, respect, and long-term partnership.
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Discipline
We operate with discipline and urgency to consistently deliver results for our customers and our company.
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Growth
We grow by knowing our customers, meeting their needs, and executing with purpose.
These values shape our culture, guide our decisions, and define how we work every day.
In Our Community
Supporting Our Community
We believe a strong community is the foundation of everything we do. That's why we actively invest in supporting local nonprofits, charitable initiatives, and meaningful causes. Giving back isn't just something we do — it's a core part of who we are.
From our MS Committee raising funds for the Tri-State Multiple Sclerosis Association to our annual company-wide United Way Week, we're committed to making a positive impact where we live and work.
Our Partners
United Gives Back
We feel fortunate to be able to support some great organizations in our community, and it's thanks to our work with our valued customers!
Select a logo to learn more about each organization's work.
14 Years of Sponsorship
Korn Ferry Tour Championship
For 14 years, United Leasing & Finance was the proud presenting sponsor of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship — the season-ending event that sends the Tour's top players on to the PGA TOUR.
Working alongside the Korn Ferry Tour Championship and Golf Gives Back, United Leasing & Finance was able to raise more than $2.8 million for early childhood development, giving children across Southern Indiana a stronger start. The tournament also drew national attention and visitors to the region, supporting local businesses along the way.
- 14 years as presenting sponsor of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship
- $2.8M+ raised for early childhood development with Golf Gives Back
- $10M+ estimated economic impact for Southern Indiana
Golf Gives Back is the charitable organization behind the tournament, and has been for all 14 years. Learn more about their work.
Our Story
The United Story, in His Own Words
Executive Chairman Ron Romain shares how United Companies began, the milestones that shaped us, and how a single Evansville leasing business grew into the multifaceted organization we are today.
Part of United Companies
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
United Leasing & Finance is proud to be part of United Companies, a multifaceted corporation spanning financial services, transportation, automotive, and aviation, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana. We are one of four complementary businesses — alongside Romain Automotive Group, Professional Transportation Inc., and United Companies Air Center. Being part of United Companies strengthens our ability to serve customers in practical, meaningful ways.
Our shared foundation of integrity, customer focus, and entrepreneurial thinking allows us to deliver financing solutions backed by the scale, stability, and expertise of an organization serving thousands of customers across North America.
