Expand Your Equipment Fleet with Van Slate Capital
Van Slate leases mission-critical equipment for operators across the environmental, industrial, and energy service sectors. We focus on non-discretionary equipment—funding assets for work that is legally or operationally mandatory.
Our tailored leases help customers deploy essential assets while protecting working capital. Learn More
82% of small business failures stem from cash flow constraints—not a lack of market demand or operational capability.
U.S. Bank study (Jessie Hagen), cited by SCORE and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Cash is the oxygen every business needs to survive and grow. We help our customers expand their fleets without suffocating.
Liquid ring vacuum truck in Van Slate's lease portfolio
Energy & Industrial Roots.
Operational Experience.
Legal & Financial Discipline.
David C. Coons, J.D.
Co-Founder
Experience includes: former partner in an AmLaw 200 law firm; General Counsel for a leading environmental and industrial services contractor; and co-owner/ operator of an oil spill response products manufacturer. David’s perspective and network lets Van Slate perform deep technical underwriting and robust asset management that traditional lenders cannot replicate. David obtained his B.A. in Economics from Wake Forest University and J.D. from LSU Law.
Eric DeRoche, Jr., CFA
Co-Founder
Professional portfolio manager with experience in public and private markets. Partner in multi-family office. As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder, Eric applies rigorous, institutional-grade quantitative analysis and credit underwriting. Eric earned his B.S. in Finance from LSU where he lettered on the varsity tennis team.