Key Equipment Finance has named Chris McKinley as vice president of sales for Key Government Finance. In this role, McKinley will focus primarily on financing and capital raising for IT assets (hardware, software and services) procured under federal programs.

“Chris has built a strong track record in commercial distribution finance over the last eight years, including four years working with technology resellers to support purchases from IT manufacturers and distributors through financing,” said Art E. Hyman, senior vice president of U.S. government finance for Key Equipment Finance. “He will be a great addition to our Key Government Finance team as it expands its relationships to service the IT needs of federal programs.”

Prior to Key Equipment Finance, McKinley worked for eight years at GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance in business development, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project leadership and regional sales management.

McKinley has an MBA in marketing from Kennesaw State University’s Michael J. Coles College of Business.