NORTHBROOK, IL- Mike Lewis has been named vice president and general manager, Equipment Leasing for Donlen Corp., a global provider of fleet management programs.

Lewis comes to Donlen with more than 20 years of truck and equipment leasing experience. Prior to Donlen, he held positions such as president at PHH First Fleet, executive vice president at First Fleet Corp., and senior vice president at The CIT Group where he led the transportation asset finance business.

"Mike is a great addition to our team," said Dave Lodding, president of Donlen Fleet Management. "He's a proven leader in the truck and equipment leasing field, and will bring deep industry knowledge to our existing truck services program. His insight and experience will enhance the services we offer to our truck and equipment clients."

Lewis has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Park College and an MBA, Finance, from Boston University. He is active on various committees with the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) and the Truck Rental and Leasing Association (TRALA), and is involved in inner city youth mentoring programs in the city of Little Rock, Ark.