About Us

We’re the only finance and lease source dedicated to the crane and lift industry.

why fry?

Small but mighty

Our specialized team allows us to move fast and get things done. It also means we don’t get mired in bureaucracy.

Over $1.5 billion in funding
Over $1.5 billion in funding

Since 1995, we have acquired funding in excess of a billion dollars.

Aligned interests
Aligned interests

When you join the HFA family, your interest becomes our interest—in a very real way.

Long-term perspective
Long-term perspective

It’s not just about what we can do for you right now. It’s about what we can do together over the long term.

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Our Team

Specialized financing with a personal touch

Harry Fry
Harry Fry

Also known as “Fry, the Crane Finance Guy®,” Harry Fry founded HFA back in 1995, when he saw a need for a more professional, personal solution to heavy equipment financing. He’s one of the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, and he’s been structuring deals of all types for more than forty years.

Cheryl Fry
Cheryl Fry

Cheryl is the beating heart of HFA’s legendary customer service. With her trademark wit and intellect, Cheryl guides customers to the right solution for their particular situation, ensuring that each and every interaction is pleasant, personal, and professional.

Tonya Fry, CLFP
Tonya Fry, CLFP

With a degree in economics and deep expertise in the domestic private equity market, mutual funds, and real-estate investments, Tonya brings a wealth of knowledge that makes the intricacies of funding heavy-equipment transactions easy and hassle-free.

support staff
Kim St. Peter, Title and Customer Service Associate

With a 30-plus year career in customer support behind her, there’s no better person to bolster HFA’s title and customer service initiatives than Kim. Arriving at HFA in 2016, she brings a wealth of experience from both the legal and hospitality industries.

Denise Shottes, Credit and Funding Supervisor

Denise has worked in financing for more than 25 years, which has given her a solid financial foundation to stand on while she guides new and established customers through the financing process. Her customer service prowess and attention to detail ensure that each and every transaction is smooth and methodical.