Our Sales Team
We understand every project is unique. That’s why we pair every client with a seasoned NCL team member–so you have a single point of contact to answer all your questions and provide the best possible service.
These four are the faces you can expect on the other side of the phone. Supporting them, we have dozens of additional staff members working behind the scenes to ensure a smooth procurement experience.
Katie Vangsness
Katie has been at NCL Government Capital for nearly a decade, working her way up from underwriting to leadership. This learning process has allowed Katie to truly understand the nuances of the business to ensure that she can truly make a difference for each one of her clients.
She’s a veteran partner of Sourcewell, with extensive experience helping communities source technology, parks & rec, and buildings & facilities equipment.
Life Outside NCL
Katie is a native of Minnesota and lives in Glenwood with her husband Ben, son Bode, and daughter Hadley. When she isn’t working, she can be found enjoying lake life with her family.
Favorite Sports Team
Go Cardinal Mites!! (Alexandria Youth Hockey)
Jake Ost
Jake has been with NCL Government Capital for nearly three years, primarily focusing on heavy equipment/fleet supply. Before joining NCL, he cut his teeth leading the sales of manufacturing equipment to farm stores nationwide. He has extensive experience procuring products and solutions to address the needs–and the budget–of communities large and small.
Jake prides himself on providing a customized solution for each project. He accomplishes this by listening and understanding the nuances of each customer’s situation, then combining this information with his expertise and network of relationships to get the deal done. Jake knows that by the end of the day, he can always find a solution to help the client acquire the equipment they need.
Life Outside NCL
Jake and his wife Maari live just outside of Alexandria with their two boys Rhett and Kellen. As a family, they all love to spend time outdoors. Jake is an avid outdoorsman.
Favorite Sports Team
Go Vikings!
Matt Geiselhart
Matt brings over a decade of experience in the financing industry to the NCL team, with primary areas of expertise including fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, and street/sewer equipment. He approaches product needs with a goal mindset–understanding the desired outcome helps him find the correct financing perspective to get the deal done.
Life Outside NCL
Matt is married and has a son. His family lives in Alexandria with their dog on a cul-de-sac full of children. A veteran Minnesotan, he navigates winters like a pro, working in as many trips to Texas to see friends and family as possible during the winter months.
Favorite Sports Team
Go Blizzard!
Ryan Alberts
Ryan is a newer member of the NCL team. In addition to managing valuable medium duty equipment relationships, he also handles outreach to new government, state, and local purchasing groups. Part of that outreach includes ongoing education to help communities maximize their budgets and get the equipment they need.
Life Outside NCL
Ryan and his lovely wife Amber live in Carlos, MN, with their two fur babies. They love spending time outdoors, especially fishing on the lakes in the summer and enjoying time on the ice in the winter. When they’re not near Alexandria, you can find them traveling in their camper across MN and ND to visit friends and family.
Favorite Sports Team
Go Twins!
About the Company
NCL Government Capital is an independently-owned company providing financing solutions for government and educational agencies throughout the nation.
For over 20 years, we have helped municipalities across the country with competitive equipment financing programs. We deliver outstanding customer experiences throughout the entire procurement process. Alongside customers and vendor partners, together we work to achieve the common goal of improving the communities we live in.