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(Minnetonka, MN — February 25, 2026) KLC Financial has been recognized as a winner of Monitor’s Best Companies Award in the Culture category, honoring organizations that build workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do meaningful work.
The award highlights companies that go beyond perks and programs to build cultures rooted in trust, clarity, and genuine care for their teams. KLC Financial was selected for its commitment to servant leadership, cross team collaboration, flexibility that supports life outside of work, and a shared sense of purpose that guides how the company shows up for customers, partners, and one another.
“Culture is not something we talk about once a year. It is how we lead, how we support each other when life happens, and how we make decisions every day,” said Spencer Thomas, CEO of KLC Financial. “This recognition is meaningful because it reflects what our team experiences internally, not just what we say externally.”
That culture is felt throughout the organization. “KLC has a very real sense of connection, and you can feel it when you walk in the room; it’s tangible,” said Leah Steine, KLC’s Credit Manager. “We spend a lot of time together, both inside and outside of the office, we work hard, we laugh a ton, and we care about each other to the core. It feels less like coworkers and more like family.”
KLC operates using the Entrepreneurial Operating System, which provides clarity around vision, roles, and priorities while empowering team members to take ownership and grow. The company places a strong emphasis on trust, accountability, and long-term relationships, both within the organization and across the equipment finance industry.
Monitor’s Best Companies Awards celebrates organizations that demonstrate excellence in areas such as culture, leadership, innovation, inclusion, and community impact. Winners are selected based on submissions that highlight real world examples of how companies intentionally build environments where people and performance thrive together.
Brett Sorensen, KLC’s Chief Revenue Officer added, “This award belongs to the entire KLC team. They are the heart of this company, and the reason our culture continues to strengthen as we grow.”
Learn more about KLC Financial’s Top Workplace culture here: https://klcfinancial.com/about-klc/
About KLC Financial
Founded in 1987, KLC Financial, a subsidiary of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, provides creative and flexible equipment financing solutions to businesses nationwide. With a focus on fostering lasting partnerships, KLC Financial empowers businesses to achieve their goals through tailored financing strategies.
