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\n Jeff Hartley has served as President of Foss National Leasing from 2002 till 2024. Jeff has over 25 years experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Foss National Leasing, Jeff was the President of Volvo Commercial Finance from 1997-2000 and was Vice President at GE Capital from 1987-1996. Jeff has also been involved in different scales of operations ranging from a start-up business to a $750 million asset organization.
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## Jeff Hartley
Ex-President
Jeff Hartley has served as President of Foss National Leasing from 2002 till 2024. Jeff has over 25 years experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Foss National Leasing, Jeff was the President of Volvo Commercial Finance from 1997-2000 and was Vice President at GE Capital from 1987-1996. Jeff has also been involved in different scales of operations ranging from a start-up business to a $750 million asset organization.
##### [Exit interview with Jeff Hartley - Former President at Foss National Leasing and LeasePlan Canada](https://blog.fossnational.com/exit-interview-with-jeff-hartley?hsLang=en)
July 9, 2024 / 6 minute read
Jeff Hartley, former President of Foss National Leasing, reflects on his 22-year journey transforming the company—insights on leadership, team building, and the future of Foss National Leasing under…
[Read More](https://blog.fossnational.com/exit-interview-with-jeff-hartley?hsLang=en)
##### [Behind the Scenes: A Look at the People Making Foss Great](https://blog.fossnational.com/making-foss-great?hsLang=en)
March 15, 2023 / 4 minute read
Discover why Foss is the go-to place for top talent in fleet management. Read interviews with employees and learn about their unique company culture.
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##### [Electric Vehicle Fleets Are The Future: Here's How to Prepare](https://blog.fossnational.com/electric-vehicle-fleet?hsLang=en)
April 19, 2022 / 6 minute read
In this blog, you learn what’s happening in the EV market today, plus some tips on how to make your eventual transition to an electric vehicle fleet.
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