Cole Taylor Equipment Finance, a subsidiary of Cole Taylor Bank announced that David M. Drury has joined the company as group senior vice president of sales and capital markets. In this role, Drury will report to CTEF president, Edward A. Dahlka, Jr.

Drury joins the bank from General Electric Capital Corporation, where he was most recently managing director of intermediary funding, focused on helping financial institutions and other intermediaries by acquiring mid-to-large sized loans and leases in the secondary market. Prior to that, he held positions as both regional sales manager and senior vice president of sales with General Electric Capital. Drury has more than 25 years of experience in credit and finance, having served in sales, credit and leadership positions with Mellon US Leasing and Banc of America Leasing & Capital/Nations Banc Leasing.

In commenting on the hire, Dahlka said, “I’m very pleased to welcome Dave to Cole Taylor. He is an established, well-respected leader in our industry. His extensive knowledge of the marketplace and his deep and broad experience in financial services is a natural fit for our growing company. He is going to be able to execute our strategic vision and ensure our success, I have no doubt.”