Nations Equipment Finance, LLC (“Nations”) announced the appointment of Fred Fial as Vice President of Business Development. Fred will be responsible for Nations’ lease and loan origination activities in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah.

Fred has over 30 years of experience in the finance industry and most recently held the position of Vice President at Western Alliance Equipment Finance. Prior to Western Alliance he held positions with Trilogy Leasing Company, LLC and M&I Bank.

“I am so excited to join the team at NEF. The overall quality and integrity of senior management, market knowledge and strong collateral focus, makes NEF the premier source for companies looking for equipment financing,” Fial said. “The opportunities for NEF in the Western U.S. will result in much success and I am glad to enhance the NEF presence in this region.” “Fred’s extensive experience compliments our distinct approach to providing equipment financing throughout the U.S. and Canada. We are very pleased to have Fred join our team,” commented Randy Hicks, Executive Vice President of Nations Equipment Finance.