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History

3 Generations of Leadership

Robert Romain, Sr.

Founder

Ronald Romain

Executive Chairman

Amy Romain-Barron

CEO

2010
Feb 21

2010s

United Companies has evolved into a multifaceted financial and transportation services organization with more than 3,000 corporate accounts. United Companies has direct operations in 40 states and Washington D.C. with more than 6,400 associates and manages assets in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. In 2012, United Leasing brought professional…

2000
Feb 21

2000s

To better identify and communicate the business interests of United Leasing, Inc., Romain Automotive Group, and Professional Transportation, Inc., the assumed business name “United Companies” was adopted and put into use. United Leasing, Inc. moved heavily into leasing activities in the fitness equipment industry and has continued to expand its…

1990
Feb 21

1990s

United Rent-A-Car added a total of 24 locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Texas before being sold in 1998. The company’s employee count grew to 1,200.

1980
Feb 21

1980s

United Leasing, Inc. acquired ULF, Inc., in Kentucky along with the Trans Leasing portfolio, which helped to expand its reach and market in the leasing sector. United continued and stepped up its niche marketing approach with specialized services related to hotel and airport buses, funeral vehicles, medical equipment, government contracts,…

1970
Feb 21

1970s

United Leasing, Inc. built and moved into its current corporate headquarters located on Morgan Avenue in Evansville, Indiana. United Leasing, Inc. continued expanding its scope of business with specialized services to the blasting and mining industries.

1960
Feb 21

1960s

In 1964, Robert Romain, Sr. founded United Automobile Leasing, Inc., an auto retail and vehicle leasing operation, in Evansville, Indiana. United Automobile Leasing, Inc. was the first business in the Evansville area to offer leasing options to business customers. The company quickly expanded and, in 1966, added a daily car…

2010
February 21

2010s

United Companies has evolved into a multifaceted financial and transportation services organization with more than 3,000 corporate accounts. United Companies has direct operations in 40 states and Washington D.C. with more than 6,400 associates and manages assets in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. In 2012, United Leasing brought professional golf to southern Indiana for the first time with the PGA event the Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance at Victoria National Golf Club, one of the country’s top 50 golf courses.

2000
February 21

2000s

To better identify and communicate the business interests of United Leasing, Inc., Romain Automotive Group, and Professional Transportation, Inc., the assumed business name “United Companies” was adopted and put into use. United Leasing, Inc. moved heavily into leasing activities in the fitness equipment industry and has continued to expand its equipment leasing operations. The company also was awarded a U.S. Government GSA contract for vehicle leasing, while also creating a department to handle business servicing consumer loans in the HVAC industry.

1990
February 21

1990s

United Rent-A-Car added a total of 24 locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Texas before being sold in 1998. The company’s employee count grew to 1,200.

1980
February 21

1980s

United Leasing, Inc. acquired ULF, Inc., in Kentucky along with the Trans Leasing portfolio, which helped to expand its reach and market in the leasing sector. United continued and stepped up its niche marketing approach with specialized services related to hotel and airport buses, funeral vehicles, medical equipment, government contracts, and the restaurant industry.

1970
February 21

1970s

United Leasing, Inc. built and moved into its current corporate headquarters located on Morgan Avenue in Evansville, Indiana. United Leasing, Inc. continued expanding its scope of business with specialized services to the blasting and mining industries.

1960
February 21

1960s

In 1964, Robert Romain, Sr. founded United Automobile Leasing, Inc., an auto retail and vehicle leasing operation, in Evansville, Indiana. United Automobile Leasing, Inc. was the first business in the Evansville area to offer leasing options to business customers. The company quickly expanded and, in 1966, added a daily car rental company, United Rent-A-Car.

2010
February 21

2010s

United Companies has evolved into a multifaceted financial and transportation services organization with more than 3,000 corporate accounts. United Companies has direct operations in 40 states and Washington D.C. with more than 6,400 associates and manages assets in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. In 2012, United Leasing brought professional golf to southern Indiana for the first time with the PGA event the Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance at Victoria National Golf Club, one of the country’s top 50 golf courses.

2000
February 21

2000s

To better identify and communicate the business interests of United Leasing, Inc., Romain Automotive Group, and Professional Transportation, Inc., the assumed business name “United Companies” was adopted and put into use. United Leasing, Inc. moved heavily into leasing activities in the fitness equipment industry and has continued to expand its equipment leasing operations. The company also was awarded a U.S. Government GSA contract for vehicle leasing, while also creating a department to handle business servicing consumer loans in the HVAC industry.

1990
February 21

1990s

United Rent-A-Car added a total of 24 locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Texas before being sold in 1998. The company’s employee count grew to 1,200.

1980
February 21

1980s

United Leasing, Inc. acquired ULF, Inc., in Kentucky along with the Trans Leasing portfolio, which helped to expand its reach and market in the leasing sector. United continued and stepped up its niche marketing approach with specialized services related to hotel and airport buses, funeral vehicles, medical equipment, government contracts, and the restaurant industry.

1970
February 21

1970s

United Leasing, Inc. built and moved into its current corporate headquarters located on Morgan Avenue in Evansville, Indiana. United Leasing, Inc. continued expanding its scope of business with specialized services to the blasting and mining industries.

1960
February 21

1960s

In 1964, Robert Romain, Sr. founded United Automobile Leasing, Inc., an auto retail and vehicle leasing operation, in Evansville, Indiana. United Automobile Leasing, Inc. was the first business in the Evansville area to offer leasing options to business customers. The company quickly expanded and, in 1966, added a daily car rental company, United Rent-A-Car.