Leadership

Howard Newman, ASA, CEA, CSA

President

Jim Newman

Ambassador

Eric Schwartz

Chief Information Officer

Howard Newman, ASA, CEA, CSA

Howard is president and the fifth generation of the Newman family leadership at Loeb, a comprehensive business solution for equipment appraisals, sales, purchases, liquidation and auction service. He brings advanced expertise in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and chemical industries and is a results-oriented leader. He brings a strong track record of resolving complex issues from start to finish, with an eye towards analytics and improving business health. He earned the designation of Accredited Senior Appraiser as administered by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) as well as being a Certified Equipment Appraiser (CEA) as administered by the Association of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers (AMEA) and is a licensed auctioneer.

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Jim Newman

As former president of Loeb, Jim continues to lead the efforts of Loeb’s financial affiliates as a Principal of Loeb Term Solutions. Having lead the company for over 30 years, he is proud to have been the fourth generation in the family business but is even more proud of his son, Howard, and the job he’s doing as the fifth generation. Jim holds a BA in Industrial Management and Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and has previously held professional certifications from the Association of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers (AMEA), the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and the Equipment Appraisers Association of North America (EAANA). He has served on the board and held several officers positions with the Machinery Dealers National Association (MDNA), AMEA and EAANA. Jim is recognized for his expertise, honesty, integrity, and leadership by all who have the pleasure of doing business with him.

Eric Schwartz

Eric directs both technology and marketing at the Loeb family of companies, managing innovation and the efforts to keep Loeb both at the forefront of technology and people's minds. Previous to Loeb, Eric served as technology executive and leader at several well-known financial trading firms in Chicago. He currently is and has been an advisor to multiple early-stage companies. Eric graduated from DePaul University with a BS in Marketing. When not at work, Eric keeps himself busy with activities like yoga, dancing, cooking, meditation and being active outdoors.

Sales

Stan Czupryna, CEA

Chris Macchione

Carolyn McClure

Matt DelGuidice

Stan Czupryna, CEA

Stan joined Loeb in 2000, bringing with him over 30 years of food processing experience specializing in food, beverage and baking production as well as the pharmaceutical industry. Stan has a BS from Southern Illinois University and maintains a professional certification of Certified Equipment Appraiser (CEA) from the Association of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers (AMEA) as well as being USPAP certified.

Chris Macchione

Chris recently joined the company as the Sales Director. Chris has over 20 years sales experience within the manufacturing industry as well as in management. His focus is within the food, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. Dedication, drive and leadership are Chris' greatest strengths. In his spare time, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife Leah and 5 children. He attended Northern Illinois University where he studied business with a focus on corporate communications.

Carolyn McClure

Carolyn has 26 years of experience providing lending solutions to small business owners and middle market companies through equipment leasing, factoring, purchase order funding and asset based loans. Her desire to find the best solution for her clients has always set her apart and helped her retain exemplary relationships with clients and referral sources. Focused on growing Loeb’s portfolio, Carolyn is a tireless networker, an avid supporter of small to medium sized businesses and minority groups, and is constantly striving to provide personalized working capital to her clients. Carolyn’s broad finance experience gives her the knowledge to really understand a company and their needs, giving her the ability to provide the correct Cash Flow Solution for their success.

Matt DelGuidice

Matt is responsible for sourcing, developing, and managing acquisition & disposition projects globally. Matt is a 23-year industry veteran and joined the Loeb team in 2023. Matt has expert knowledge with assets in metal fabrication, plastics, printing, semiconductor and PC, construction, and woodworking sectors. Throughout his career, Matt has managed liquidations for Bosch, Duraco, Technicolor, Solo Cup, and many others across a wide array of industries. Matt graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine and was a former professional hockey player for the Boston Bruins. He is married and the father of 2 teenage children.

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Charlie Ackerman

Asset Manager

Frank Redmond

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Barry Orlov

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Michelle Tyrala

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Sammi Dittloff

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Jesse Matlock

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Asset Services

David Jefferson

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