Our Staff

United Financial’s track record of success is due first and foremost to its team of dedicated personnel. The ultimate goal of each team member is to ensure our business partners are provided with unrivaled service and professionalism.

William Gruber

President

Mr. Gruber established United Financial of Illinois, Inc. (“UFI”) in 1986 to provide equipment acquisition financing services to municipal and federal government organizations. UFI supports essential purpose governmental equipment acquisitions, involving a diverse array of federal, state and municipal government enterprises including military and medical facilities, legislative and judicial facilities, postal facilities, transportation authorities, housing authorities, school districts and more.

Prior to starting United Financial, Mr. Gruber was employed as Vice President/Regional Operations Manager for Chase Manhattan Equipment Leasing Company and was responsible for new business development, management and control of a $250 million regional portfolio. In addition he was accountable for marketing research and development, and training and sales support for a regional sales force. Mr. Gruber also previously held positions as Regional Credit Manager with Citicorp Leasing, Inc. in New Jersey and was a Risk Analyst for Foreign Credit Insurance Association in New York, an affiliate of the U.S. Export/Import Bank. He graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Master of Business Administration.

Don Harsh

Vice President/General Counsel

Mr. Don Harsh serves as Vice President/General Counsel, overseeing all corporate legal and documentation matters. His responsibilities encompass contract development, negotiations, collections, litigation, and regulatory compliance. In addition, Mr. Harsh manages the origination and maintenance of contractor and direct customer relationships and plays a crucial role in structuring federal, municipal, and commercial energy projects. A graduate of Southern Virginia University, Mr. Harsh earned his J.D. from Creighton University School of Law. Don was most recently employed with the State University Civil Service system. He brings a wealth of experience in corporate governance and structure, as well as in commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and regulatory compliance.