Central Region

  Mike Hardesty Regional Vice President
Central Region

Mike Hardesty has been a member of the Mike Albert family since 1984 and today is responsible for management of the Central Region. Mike holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Dayton.

 

 

John Burke Area Manager
Fleet Consultant

John Burke started with Mike Albert Leasing in 2001 in the Consumer Lease Department and today, is responsible for fleet sales and consultation in Ohio. Prior to joining Mike Albert Leasing, he worked in retail auto leasing and sales for seven years.

Bob Cummins Senior Area Manager
Fleet Consultant

Bob Cummins is responsible for fleet sales and consultation in Northern Ohio and Michigan. He spent 12 years working in the car and truck leasing business before joining Mike Albert Leasing in 1997. Bob was awarded Salesperson of the Year in 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Chris Knosp Area Manager
Fleet Consultant

Chris Knosp started his career with Mike Albert in 1995 and has held positions in Retail Operations, Consumer Leasing, National Accounts and Fleet Leasing. His territory includes the Greater Cincinnati and Tri-State area.

Brad Martin Area Manager
Fleet Consultant

Brad Martin is responsible for fleet sales and consultation in Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa. Brad started his career with Mike Albert Leasing in 2005. His previous experience includes nine years as a Collections Manager for Tenet Healthcare and five years with GE Capital.

Lori Miller-Glen Area Manager
Fleet Consultant

Lori Miller-Glen is responsible for fleet sales and consultation in Northern Illinois and Wisconsin. Lori started her career with Mike Albert Leasing in 1994. Prior to that, she worked for BellSouth in Atlanta. Lori was named Co-Salesperson of the Year in 1999.

Don Nau Senior Area Manager
Fleet Consultant

Don Nau is responsible for fleet sales and consultation in Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. He spent 12 years working in the car and truck leasing business before joining Mike Albert Leasing in 1979. Don was awarded Co-Salesperson of the Year in 1999.


Gary Niehaus Lease Account Manager

Gary Niehaus started with Mike Albert Leasing in 1987. His primary focus has been on small fleet leasing.

Barb Powell Area Manager
Fleet Consultant

Barb Powell has been a member of the Mike Albert family for 22 years. She started with the company in 1984 as part of the Accounting Department. Barb then worked in Customer Service for 16 years before transitioning to the Consumer Lease Department in 2005. Today, she specializes in Fleet Leasing and is responsible for southwest Ohio.

Jon Smekrud Area Manager
Fleet Consultant

Jon joined Mike Albert in 2008 as an Area Manager responsible for fleet sales and consultation in Illinois and Wisconsin. He has more than 13 years of fleet experience and specializes in managing client relationships. Prior to joining Mike Albert, Jon worked for both the Donlen Corporation and Enterprise Fleet Services.