Hitachi Business Finance announced that Toby Dahm, senior vice president and ABL portfolio manager, was recently named a 2015 Distinguished Volunteer by the Greater Detroit Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
 
Toby received the “Charismatic” Award by the organization for his passion in helping others, most notably those served by The Salvation Army. For the past eight years, he has served as an Advisory Board member to the Eastern Michigan Division of The Salvation Army, offering up strategic guidance and business advice. He also served two years as a committee member. Additionally, Hitachi Business Finance has supported Dahm and The Salvation Army for many years as a corporate sponsor.
 
In an effort to raise both funds and awareness for the organization’s Bed and Bread program, Dahm challenged himself to snowshoe around Belle Isle earlier this year. “The Salvation Army Bed and Bread program feeds, clothes, and provides comfort to 4,300 people in the Detroit area each day.  As a board member, I have ridden on the truck and had direct contact with those suffering from severe poverty. This was my opportunity to make a difference.”
 
He made it around the island three times, which is about 15 miles total. For his efforts, he successfully raised nearly $3,000. This helped provide meals to more than 280 people in need.
 
“I’m humbled to receive such an honor,” says Dahm. “Many years ago, I decided to volunteer my time and efforts to a cause that was making a difference in people’s everyday lives. The time I’ve spent with The Salvation Army has really made an impact on my personal life and makes me even more grateful for my many blessings.”
 
“Toby has made wonderful contributions to The Salvation Army over the many years he has been involved,” said Major Russ Sjögren, general secretary and metro Detroit area commander for The Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division. “He is a respected advisor and his support inspires our team on a daily basis.”
 
Hitachi Business Finance provides business cash flow solutions to support a company’s continued growth and success. A division of Hitachi Capital America Corp., we offer commercial and government A/R financing and lines of credit. Based in Rochester, Michigan, with an office in Atlanta, we provide easy and flexible financing to companies of all sizes across the United States.

Hitachi Capital America Corp. is an independent, diversified leasing and financial services company providing financing to Hitachi group companies and the commercial business sector in the United States and Canada. Hitachi Capital America offers a variety of asset-based financing solutions with a business focus on truck, vendor, trade, and medical equipment finance, as well as lease discounting and software financing.