Summary
Don Hansen is the founder and CEO of Regents Capital Corporation, an independent commercial equipment finance firm serving middle-market companies nationwide. With over two decades in equipment finance leadership, including a long tenure as Vice President at Balboa Capital, he specializes in structuring financing and leasing solutions for companies with $10M–$250M in revenue. Beyond finance, Hansen has a proven record in civic leadership—elected to Huntington Beach City Council at 32, serving as mayor in 2011–12, and influencing regional transportation investment as an OCTA board director. He combines entrepreneurial drive with public-sector experience, bringing strategic perspective to capital allocation and infrastructure priorities. Based in Irvine, California, he holds a B.A. in International Relations from USC and is known for blending deal-making acumen with community-focused stewardship.
8 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
B.A. International Relations, B.A. International Relations at University of Southern California