Hansel Equipment Leasing

  • Hansel Leasing has been serving local businesses since 1961, providing millions of dollars in lease financing to businesses in Sonoma County as well as throughout California.

    Hansel Leasing is a multidisciplinary lending branch of the Hansel Auto Group, owned and lead by the Hansel family, which has a long history of successful business and leadership in local charity and development.

  • Eric Johnson joined Hansel Leasing in April 2024 bringing a fresh perspective and innovative strategies to enhance our leasing operations. Eric is a goal-focused 20+ year Finance Executive with a stellar record across diverse sectorsincluding financial, commercial, retail, and real estate. With extensive experience in corporate, finance, talent acquisition, and risk evaluation, Eric is a proven leader adept at directing multi-functional teams towards exponential growth.

  • Eric’s key competencies include proficient situational leadership, talent identification and development, AI implementation, regulatory, compliance, and fiscal responsibility. With a track record of executive leadership roles at esteemed institutions such as Redwood Credit Union, First Republic Bank, Chase Bank, and Bank of America, Eric has consistently delivered impactful results, from transforming paper-based operations into digital experiences to driving significant market share growth and enhancing customer and employee satisfaction.

    Eric relocated with his wife and son to the North Bay back in 2014 and is an active participant in the Leadership Windsor group supporting our local communities and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Maine.

Eric Johnson
Executive Leasing Manager

Hansel Leasing is an active member and supporter of

Hansel Auto Group

  • The Hansel Auto Group story is a long one. Our family has been involved in the California transportation industry from almost the very start. The Hansel Auto Group history begins with Joseph Hansel in 1851. Joseph was the first Hansel to provide transportation to others, selling horse-drawn carriages. Joseph's son continued in this business, opening California's first Cadillac dealership in 1901.

    The first Hansel Auto Group dealership in Sonoma Valley was opened by Walter Hansel in 1961. Walter was focused on much more than just selling cars. It has always been the belief of the Hansel family that giving back to the community that has supported us for so long is an important responsibility. Walter Hansel and several other local business leaders founded what would eventually become the local chapter of the United Way. Hansel Auto Group is still heavily involved in our local community.

  • Hansel Auto Group is still under the leadership of the Hansel family. Father and son Henry and Justin Hansel have helped the Hansel Auto Group expand to include eight locations and several auto manufacturers. Hansel Auto Group now offers vehicles produced by BMW, Acura, Volkswagen, Subaru, Lincoln, Honda, Toyota, and Ford.

  • In addition to our great selection of new vehicles, Hansel Auto Group has an inventory of a 100+ pre-owned vehicles. Our diverse staff now numbers over 500. All of our team members are committed to offering the best customer service experience. At Hansel Auto Group, we will help you find the perfect vehicle that will meet all of your needs as a driver and an owner.

    Not only do we provide extensive new and pre-owned inventories, but also the Hansel Auto Group service center is ready to help keep your vehicle in top condition. Our Auto Campus Parts Center offers parts from several vehicle brands. Our extensive selection of OEM parts will help make sure you can find the perfect part for your next project. Hansel Auto Group is here to meet all of your vehicle shopping and service needs.

Hansel Auto Group invests in a number of local organizations & charities including:

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Volunteer Center Sonoma COTS United Way Petaluma Valley Hospital LLS Redwood Empire Food Bank Boys and Girls Club AHS Green Music Center Volunteer Center Sonoma COTS United Way Petaluma Valley Hospital LLS Redwood Empire Food Bank Boys and Girls Club AHS Green Music Center Volunteer Center Sonoma COTS United Way Petaluma Valley Hospital LLS Redwood Empire Food Bank Boys and Girls Club AHS Green Music Center Volunteer Center Sonoma COTS United Way Petaluma Valley Hospital LLS Redwood Empire Food Bank Boys and Girls Club AHS Green Music Center