Equipment Finance News is pleased to announce the panelists for the technology session at Equipment Finance Connect 2026, taking place May 18-19 at the C. Baldwin Hotel in Houston. 

Equipment Finance Connect is the only event that brings together lenders, dealers, technology providers and other industry professionals.  

View the full event agenda here.  

The panel discussion, “Technology Innovations Shaping Operational Success,” will take place on May 19 from 2:55 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. local time.  

Panelists will include: 

• Brian Antonellis, senior vice president of fleet operations at Fleet Advantage; 

• Josh Arnall, finance and insurance manager at H & R Agri-Power; 

• Eduardo Cruz, president of Commercial Equipment Finance; and  

• Tawnya Stone, vice president of strategic technology at GreatAmerica Financial Services. 

Brian Antonellis, SVP of fleet operations, Fleet Advantage 

Antonellis has more than 20 years of experience in private fleet operations, asset management and equipment procurement. He previously worked at Bulkmatic and PepsiCo, where he managed more than 20,000 assets across over 150 locations. He is active with the Technology & Maintenance Council and the National Private Truck Council. 

Josh Arnall, F&I manager, H&R Agri-Power 

Arnall has 15 years of experience in commercial lending and retail finance, including nine years as F&I manager at H&R Agri-Power. He brings an understanding of customer needs across farming and equipment finance gained through a lifetime in the ag sector, while implementing technology tools to modernize operations. 

Eduardo Cruz, president, Commercial Equipment Finance 

Cruz has nearly a decade of experience in commercial financing and has built Commercial Equipment Finance over nearly eight years to focus on accessibility, speed and long-term client growth. He was named a Monitor Top 40 Under 40 honoree for his impact on the equipment finance industry. 

Tawnya Stone, VP of strategic technology, GreatAmerica Financial Services 

Stone oversees customer-facing tools and digital innovation across business units at GreatAmerica Financial Services. She has held leadership roles in industry organizations including the Managed Print Services Association and CompTIA and is involved in the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s technology initiatives. 

The session will explore: 

• Reshaping credit and asset management strategies amid technology innovations; 

• Transforming dealer-lender workflows and customer expectations through tech innovation; and 

• Developing operational efficiency improvements across dealer and lender networks. 

The fourth annual Equipment Finance Connect, a crucial industry event for equipment lenders and dealers, takes place at the C. Baldwin Hotel in Houston May 18-19. Learn more about the event and register here by April 3 for early-bird savings.