Wingspire Capital LLC has appointed Doug Sylvia to the newly created role of Chief Risk Officer for its Wingspire Equipment Finance platform (WEF).

Wingspire recently launched WEF to provide flexible equipment finance solutions for middle market customers in manufacturing, industrial, construction, truck/trailer, marine, shipping ports, technology/communications and other sectors. Sylvia will work closely with WEF’s originations, underwriting, capital markets and portfolio management teams to evaluate the financial and operational risk for our clients and prospective clients.

With two decades of experience as a Senior Credit Officer, Portfolio Manager and Underwriter, Sylvia brings subject matter expertise and sound judgment that will enable WEF’s sustained growth. Sylvia was most recently a Senior Vice President and Lending Manager at Wells Fargo and before that he held roles of increasing responsibility at GE Capital. Sylvia earned an MBA from Marist College, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Connecticut State University.

“Doug’s knowledge and experience with complex equipment transactions during the entire financing life cycle are valuable assets for Wingspire Equipment Finance, and we are delighted to add his expertise and relationships to our team,” said David Wisen, Co-founder and CEO of Wingspire Capital.