D.J. Jackson, director of business development at Oakmont Capital Services, and Skip Owen, director of sales for Hills Machinery, join Equipment Finance Connect 2026 to discuss “Lot Perspectives: An Assessment of Current Equipment and Financing Demand” on Monday, May 18, at 2:15 p.m. ET.  

At Equipment Finance Connect 2026, dealers, lenders and technology providers will come together to discuss the equipment finance industry at the C. Baldwin Hotel in Houston on May 18-19.  

View the full event agenda here.

Jackson, a certified lease and finance professional, joined Oakmont Capital Services in 2012, where he helps North American companies secure commercial equipment financing. His career includes more than 15 years of experience financing capital equipment and projects for clients in the U.S. and abroad.

D.J. Jackson, Director of Business Development, Oakmont Capital Services

Owen oversees total organizational revenue, manages the finance and insurance department at Hills Machinery, and leads a heavy equipment sales team across 12 branches in four states. His career in the capital equipment finance industry began in 1984, with roles at dealerships, manufacturers and lenders. 

Skip Owen, Director of Sales, Hills Machinery

At Equipment Finance Connect, Jackson and Owen will take part in a panel discussion on the impact of increased real-time lot data for dealers and lenders; credit and interest rate trends, including their effect on demand and approvals; and purchasing pattern changes amid ongoing shifts in inventory and production at the OEM-level. 

The discussion comes at a time of uncertainty in the equipment and equipment finance industries. While equipment finance and software investment is forecast to grow 6.2% year over year in 2026, the restructured tariff environment presents concern following a difficult 2025 for equipment dealers.  

Equipment Finance Connect brings together equipment dealers and lenders for two days of networking, technology demonstrations and educational sessions. The event delivers practical strategies and market intelligence to help equipment dealers and lenders adapt and compete in today’s evolving economic environment. 

The fourth annual Equipment Finance Connect at the C. Baldwin in Houston May 18-19 is the only event that brings together the equipment industry to share insights, attend discussions on crucial industry topics and network with peers. Learn more about the event and register here.