Dext Capital announced that Jeff Wertz is joining the company as Chief Sales Officer.

Wertz most recently served as SVP and Senior Managing Director of Asset Finance at Huntington Bank, where he led multiple equipment finance business units. With more than 30 years of experience in the commercial finance industry, he brings extensive leadership experience in building sales organizations, developing vendor programs, and expanding channel and end-user partnerships.

In his new role, Wertz will lead Dext’s national sales organization with a focus on accelerating the company’s continued growth across its targeted industry verticals including healthcare, technology, vocational vehicles, fitness and other wellness related markets.

Wertz succeeds Lou Altobelli, who previously announced his retirement effective at the end of March following a distinguished 40-year career in equipment finance. Over the past eight years, Altobelli helped lead Dext through a period of significant expansion averaging 40% annual growth and played a central role in building the company’s sales platform.

“Jeff is a builder and a relationship guy; exactly the kind of leader we want driving Dext’s next phase of growth. I’ve had the opportunity to work with him before and know the energy and perspective he brings. He’s stepping into a role previously held by Lou Altobelli, who helped lead Dext through an incredible eight-year run and whose impact on our company and culture can’t be overstated. We’re grateful for everything Lou has done and excited to welcome Jeff as we continue pushing toward the billion-dollar mark in annual originations and beyond," said Kyin Lok, CEO of Dext Capital.