Key Equipment Finance announced that Lori Maxon has joined the company as equipment finance officer, business bank team. In this role, Maxon will lead equipment financing activities for eastern and central regions of New York.

Maxon brings more than16 years of experience in equipment finance to her new position. She joined Key Equipment Finance when KeyCorp acquired First Niagara in October. Maxon assumed the role of equipment finance officer after demonstrating continued growth and leadership as a vice president for First Niagara’s business banking division over the last two years.

“As a leading equipment finance executive, Lori continues to deliver high-level customer service, adding tremendous value to her clients,” said Scott C. Edwards, senior vice president for Key Equipment Finance. “Lori has demonstrated the unique ability to identify the best equipment finance solutions that continue to take companies to the next level. She is a wonderful addition to our team and valuable asset to her clients, and I look forward to working with her in this new role.”

Maxon joined First Niagara Leasing as vice president of the middle market direct sales division in 2015, following two years as a relationship manager for UniFi Equipment Finance. Prior to UniFi, Maxon held various positions of increasing responsibility with Key Equipment Finance. She is an active member of the Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce and Albany County Chamber of Commerce. Maxon has a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing from Utica College of Syracuse University.