Ron Horner and Lisa McNeme have joined Wintrust Commercial Finance (WCF) as senior vice president-general counsel, and vice president-operations, respectively. Both will work from the group’s Frisco, Texas headquarters.

Horner joins WCF from AIG Commercial Asset Finance where he was associate general counsel. His extensive experience also includes previous positions at Citicapital, Kutak Rock and Thompson Coe. He holds a Master of Law from Georgetown University and a Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University.  In his new role, he will support senior management as general counsel, as well as provide transaction oversight in documenting equipment based loans and leases for the group.

“Having someone of Ron’s caliber and experience will have an immediate positive impact on our growth strategy,” said WCF President and CEO President Kirk Phillips.
 
McNeme brings 23 years of experience in operations, loan documentation management and compliance to WCF from her previous roles at AIG Commercial Asset Finance, Citicapital, Orix and GMAC. McNeme’s new responsibilities will include establishing and managing operational oversight of the company’s growing loan and lease portfolio.

“We are very excited Lisa chose to help us build out this business,” said WCF Chief Financial Officer Jeff Darlington. “She is a very welcome addition to the team and we will benefit greatly from the experience and positive attitude she brings.”

Horner and McNeme’s extensive background will immediately contribute to the WCF’s focus of providing sophisticated loan and lease products to commercial companies in a variety of capital intensive industries thought the United States and Canada, including transportation, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, technology and energy.

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