Marquette Transportation Finance announced it has hired Rob Gole as senior vice president of sales. In his role, he is responsible for building new business opportunities while supporting existing client relationships.

Gole has more than 30 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry including factoring, asset-based lending and equipment financing. Prior to joining Marquette, he was vice president, business development officer at Triumph Business Capital and at TAB Bank.

“We are thrilled to add Rob to our growing team at Marquette Transportation Finance,” said DiAne Reed, executive vice president, director of national sales at Marquette. “His vast experience and knowledge of the industry will only enhance the work our team is able to produce for our clients.”

Gole graduated from Cornell University with a master’s degree in business administration and the University at Albany with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He is very active in the trucking industry and commercial markets with involvement in: American Trucking Association, Truckload Carriers Association, Commercial Finance Association, Turnaround Management Association, Association of Corporate Growth and International Factors Association.