PEAC Solutions, a multi-national asset financing company, announced the appointment of Eileen Schoonmaker as President of the Americas, effective June 16, 2025. In this capacity, Schoonmaker will oversee all aspects of PEAC Solutions’ operations in... Read Story

The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation announced that 17 individuals who recently sat through the online proctored CLFP exam have passed. They are:1. Joshua Allerson, CLFP – Assistant Vice President, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance2... Read Story

Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the largest non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North America, announced the hiring of Bojan Janjic as a new strategic account executive for the company’s growing... Read Story

Coastal States Bank ("CSB") announced that Scott Hall has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banker, serving its Alpharetta and North Fulton market.Hall brings more than 25 years of commercial banking experience in Metro Atlanta to... Read Story

GreatAmerica Financial Services announced the promotion of Steve Rybos to vice president and general manager of the Specialty Markets Group (SMG), which includes the Construction, Healthcare, Automotive, Franchise and Direct Programs divisions. In... Read Story

Horizon Technology Finance Corp., an affiliate of Monroe Capital and a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital and private equity backed and publicly traded companies in the technology... Read Story

Bank of America has named Business Strategy and Initiatives senior manager Paul Keifer president of Bank of America Grand Rapids. He succeeds Renee Tabben, who successfully led the market since 2016 and will continue as Merrill market executive.As... Read Story

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp. announced the appointment of Bradley S. Haun as chief risk officer of Atlantic Union and Atlantic Union Bank. Haun succeeds Sherry Williams, who will retire on July 1, 2025. Williams is currently serving in an advisory... Read Story

GreatAmerica Financial Services announced the retirement of Matt Mueller, executive vice president and chief operating officer. Mueller, who has been with the company for 14 years, has played a meaningful role leading corporate operations and working... Read Story

Eastern Funding LLC, a specialty finance lender to businesses nationwide, announced that Falencia Prime has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. In her role, she will oversee the Company’s operations, technology and compliance... Read Story

Equify Financial announced the appointment of Ritzon Fernandez as Senior Vice President of Sales.Fernandez offers a demonstrated history of success in commercial equipment finance and asset-based lending, complemented by extensive leadership... Read Story

Taycor Financial announced the promotion of Andrew Berkovitz to Assistant Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. This advancement reflects his outstanding contributions to the company’s continued growth and commitment to delivering innovative... Read Story

Merchants & Marine Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary Merchants & Marine Bank announced Board leadership changes following the Company’s 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting held on May 1, 2025.Clayton Legear, who has served as President & Chief... Read Story

BankUnited Inc. has opened a new corporate banking office in Morristown, N.J., to bolster the bank’s corporate and commercial banking services and CRE lending for the region’s clients and attract new banking relationship opportunities.“BankUnited is... Read Story

Preferred Bank, one of the largest independent commercial banks in California, announced that the Board of Directors has named Nick Pi to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer. Pi has served as the Bank’s Chief Credit... Read Story

Conserv Capital, a leading provider of equipment financing solutions across the construction and transportation industries, announced the appointment of Jason Colbert as Executive Sales Manager and Senior Vice President. In this pivotal role, Colbert... Read Story

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), a global leader in financial services, announced the appointment of John Clements as Managing Director, Head of CLO.Clements will lead the origination, structuring and syndication efforts across the broadly... Read Story

XS Financial Inc., a leading provider of equipment financing solutions serving middle-market storied credits, announced the strategic expansion of its capital markets team with three senior hires: Michael Steele as Manager, Capital Markets... Read Story

Star Hill Financial LLC is pleased to announce that Lori Rainbolt has joined the company as Senior Underwriter for Franchise and Equipment Finance. In this role, Rainbolt will be responsible for credit underwriting and analysis across Star Hill’s... Read Story

CBB Bancorp Inc., the parent company of Commonwealth Business Bank, announced the appointment of Bill Lee as the Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, effective May 6, 2025. Lee has a long track record in banking, with extensive... Read Story

Insight Investments announced that Robert Kolek has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will oversee Insight Investments’ financial management including planning and analysis, accounting, corporate reporting, treasury and tax.“We are... Read Story

Banking veteran J.T. Morris has joined Pinnacle Financial Partners as a financial advisor in the firm’s dealer floor plan group. He brings 20 years of experience in this area and a track record of exceptional service and expertise in this specialized... Read Story

CF Bankshares Inc., the parent of CFBank NA, announced the addition of Matt Tuohey as Market President for the Northeast Ohio (Greater Cleveland) region.Tuohey brings over three decades of experience in commercial banking and executive leadership... Read Story

Renasant Corporation announced that Kevin D. Chapman has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer and President of both the Company and Renasant Bank. C. Mitchell Waycaster, immediate past Renasant CEO, will continue as Executive Vice Chairman for... Read Story

WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation, has named Allan Matyger as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer (CIO). He will report to Arthur Bacci, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and join the... Read Story

Dallas-headquartered Vista Bank announced the appointment of Bob Mahalik, a seasoned financial expert with over 40 years of regulatory experience at the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank, to Senior Vice President, Director of Strategic Initiatives and M&A... Read Story

Citizens Financial Group announced that Brendan Coughlin, currently Vice Chair and Head of Consumer, Private Banking and Wealth, has been promoted to President, reporting to Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO. As President, Coughlin will continue to... Read Story

Sunwest Bank announced Donika McKelvie as its new Managing Director, National Healthcare. She comes to Sunwest with extensive healthcare industry knowledge and transactional experience coupled with creative ideas for financial product innovation in... Read Story

Premier Truck Rental (PTR), a nationwide custom truck and trailer rental company, announced that Holly Brown has joined the executive team as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Brown joins the PTR team with decades of demonstrated success leading sales and... Read Story

Enterprise Bank & Trust, the banking subsidiary of Enterprise Financial Services, today announced several changes to its executive leadership team that will become effective later this year as part of the bank’s ongoing growth and succession planning... Read Story

U.S. Bank announced that it has united its Global Fund Services and Global Corporate Trust teams into a single Investment Services division led by Jay Martin.As president of Investment Services, Martin leads a global team that offers customized... Read Story

Post Road Equipment Finance (“PREF”, formerly known as Encina Equipment Finance) announced Jamie Herron has joined its Operations team as Senior Vice President, and Maeve Jordan has joined as Operations Analyst, both reporting to James Giaquinto... Read Story

United Leasing & Finance has appointed John Greaney as Chief Operating Officer and Jon Kicklighter as Chief Credit Officer. Both leaders bring extensive experience in their respective fields and will play key roles in driving the company’s continued... Read Story

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares, announced the hiring of Jim Harper as Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. A seasoned leader with more than two decades of experience in credit risk and portfolio management, Harper... Read Story

Truist Securities announced three new senior hires to its Industrials and Services investment banking team, deepening the firm's expertise across the key industries of aerospace and defense, building products and basic materials, and transportation... Read Story

Brean Capital announced the hiring of Joe Accurso to lead the firm's Construction Loan (CL) and Project Loan (PL) trading initiatives. This strategic expansion further strengthens Brean's position in the commercial mortgage market.Accurso brings a... Read Story

Citizens has named veteran banker Marc Lubelczyk as its New Hampshire and Vermont president, succeeding Joseph Carelli, who will retire from the bank effective May 2. A New Hampshire native, Lubelczyk began his career at Citizens in 1993 after... Read Story

Comerica Bank announced Matt Marchbanks has been named its Fort Worth Market President. Marchbanks will also serve as the Senior Vice President, Middle Market and Business Banking Group Manager in this footprint.As Market President, Marchbanks will... Read Story

Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oak Valley Bancorp, is pleased to announce that Mark Kisting has joined the organization as Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer. He is based in the Sacramento Office.Kisting brings 18... Read Story

Regions Bank announced experienced corporate executive Angela Santone is joining the company and will serve as Chief People Officer effective May 12.Santone will be part of Regions’ Executive Leadership Team and will strategically guide all Human... Read Story

SmartBiz Bank N.A. officially announced its Board, Management and Organizational structure, which underscores the Bank's commitment to excellence, corporate integrity and a mission-driven approach to serving small businesses nationwide. This news... Read Story

Odessa announced the appointment of software services veteran Joe Juliano as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In a career spanning more than 30 years, Juliano has launched, led and scaled numerous successful software companies serving national and... Read Story

Oakmont Capital Services (OCS) announced the promotion of a valued employee and the addition of eight new hires in multiple departments across the Pennsylvania and Minnesota offices. This expansion strengthens OCS’ ability to provide seamless... Read Story

Rinaldi Advisory Services, a leading consulting firm specializing in the equipment lease and finance industry, announced the addition of Tom Mariani as a Strategic Advisor. With over 35 years of leadership experience across banking, captive finance... Read Story

CBB Bancorp, the parent company of Commonwealth Business Bank, announced that James Hong will retire from his roles as President and Chief Executive Officer of both the Company and the Bank, effective April 18, 2025.“On behalf of the Board of... Read Story

Climate First Bank, the world's first FDIC-insured digital community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, announced the appointment of Richard Prescott as First-VP, Commercial Banker. Prescott brings decades of experience and a strong... Read Story

Mya Roeun, Operations Manager, announced Jennifer Stich as Funding Manager in Horizon’s Equipment Finance Division Funding team. Stich brings over 20 years of experience in the equipment finance industry. In her new role, she will assist with daily... Read Story

After eight years as CEO and nearly 45 years of service, Caterpillar Chairman and CEO D. James Umpleby III will become Executive Chairman of the Board effective May 1. Chief Operating Officer (COO) Joseph E. Creed, a 28-year Caterpillar veteran, will... Read Story

U.S. Bancorp, parent company of U.S. Bank, announced that Adam Graves has been promoted to serve as senior executive vice president and head of enterprise strategy and administration.Graves, 47, has been the company’s head of strategy and corporate... Read Story

SouthState Bank has hired an experienced team, based in Nashville, to help the bank expand to Tennessee.Cameron Wells, an experienced leader in the Middle Tennessee market, has joined SouthState as division president, responsible for leading the team... Read Story

Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced the appointment of Mike Cagle as its new Chief Financial Officer.With over 20 years of experience in financial leadership and SaaS company management, Cagle brings a great deal... Read Story

Mitsubishi HC Capital America announced the hiring of Chad McShane as Vice President of Sales, Equipment Leasing.  As part of Mitsubishi HC Capital America’s overall strategy to expand the direct leasing portfolio, McShane will be responsible for... Read Story

Gordon Brothers appointed Liz Blue Head of North American Business Development, Retail & Real Estate Services.  In this new role, Blue oversees the Retail and Real Estate Services teams’ business development strategy and accelerates the firm’s growth... Read Story

Tiger Group has expanded its asset-disposition services for the global oil-and-gas and energy sectors by tapping industry veteran Nick Abueita as Senior Director, Energy.The move comes at a time of need for corporations requiring increased expertise... Read Story

Driven by continuous growth in the U.S. tech sector, including an increase in IT spending, AI investments and a renewed focus on innovation, Wells Fargo Technology Banking expanded its team of bankers by 20% over the past year, with additional hires... Read Story

Citizens Financial Group announced that Azra Pravdic has been named head of Enterprise Strategy, effective May 12. Pravdic will report to John Woods, Vice Chair and Chief Financial Officer, and to Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO. She will sit on the... Read Story

InvestiFi announced the appointment of Albert Kang as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Kang brings over 12 years of leadership experience in the financial services sector, where he has consistently driven strategic growth while championing... Read Story

AP Equipment Financing announced the addition of Kayla Perlinger, CLFP, as the VP of Syndications. Kayla brings over 14 years of industry knowledge and capital markets experience to this role. With an extensive background in transaction and portfolio... Read Story

WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation, has named Kate McGlinchey as Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer.Reporting to WSFS Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, Christine Davis, McGlinchey will lead the... Read Story

BriteCap Financial, a dynamic leader in providing tailored financial solutions for small businesses, announced the well-deserved promotions of four exceptional team members: Joyce Almazan and Jose Baylon to Junior Underwriter, Kaithleen Pesantez to... Read Story

Southern First Bancshares, holding company for Southern First Bank, is announced the promotion of Wes Wilbanks to Chief Credit Officer and Executive Vice President.Wilbanks joined the Southern First team in 2021 as Senior Credit Risk Officer... Read Story

Farmers National Bank announced the promotion of Michael Lipke to Senior Vice President, Chief Credit Officer.Lipke joined Farmers in 2021 following the merger with Cortland Bancorp. Most recently, Lipke served as Director of Commercial Credit... Read Story

CNH announced that Oddone Incisa, the Company’s current Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will step down and will be succeeded by James (Jim) Nickolas. Nickolas will be based at the Company’s North American headquarters in Oak Brook, Ill.Nickolas has... Read Story

First Business Bank welcomes Steve Bishop as President – Asset-Based Lending to First Business Specialty Finance LLC, a subsidiary of First Business Bank.Bishop brings over 30 years of asset-based lending and commercial banking experience, along with... Read Story

Capteris, the large-ticket equipment finance platform in strategic alliance with Apollo Global Management, has recently expanded its team to support significant growth, including the doubling of both originations and assets under management over the... Read Story

GreatAmerica Financial Services announced the promotion of Scott Geistkemper to senior vice president, operations. Geistkemper, who previously served as SVP, finance, will now set operational strategy, drive alignment and lead GreatAmerica operations... Read Story

Summit Funding Group announce that Parsa Sameti has joined the team as Vice President of Business Development. In this role, he is responsible for originating and structuring equipment financing solutions for middle-market and large corporate clients... Read Story

CSI Leasing announced a number of officer promotions, all of which are based at the company’s global headquarters: Bill Elmore, Senior Vice President, Applications Development. Previously vice president of applications development, Bill will continue... Read Story

HomeTrust Bancshares Inc., the holding company of HomeTrust Bank, announced that Robert “Rob” McCain III has assumed the position of Market President of the Bank’s Charlotte metropolitan area, effective March 31, 2025. McCain will focus on expanding... Read Story

Holland & Knight has significantly strengthened its leading Asset Finance Group with the addition of Mike Timpone, Kurt Plankl and Sophia Agathis as partners and Nicholas Kaasik as senior counsel in New York. They are joined by four associates.All... Read Story

Fifth Third announced the appointment of Darren King as executive vice president, head of regional banking, effective immediately. King will report directly to CEO Tim Spence and will join Fifth Third’s Enterprise management team, the Bank’s... Read Story

Baystone Government Finance has promoted Karen Neathery to the position of Assistant Vice President, Account Manager. Neathery joined the company in 2021 and most recently served as Government Finance Account Manager in the Origination department.She... Read Story

Vantage Financial announced the addition of Ariel Waldoch as its Vice President of Operations. Bringing 15 years of experience in financial services and equipment leasing, Waldoch will lead Vantage’s operational strategy, driving process improvements... Read Story

The PNC Financial Services Group announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Mark Wiedman as president of the corporation and its wholly owned banking subsidiary, PNC Bank, National Association, effective immediately.Wiedman will... Read Story

SouthState announced a group of new hires and promotions in the Private Wealth, Small Business and Commercial Banking divisions. The bankers represent talent developed and promoted from within, veteran bankers given new roles and new team members... Read Story

Moritt Hock & Hamroff announced that Joseph F. Poklemba and Steven M. Bimston have joined the firm's Fort Lauderdale office, illustrating the firm's continued commitment to growth in southeast Florida. Poklemba joins the firm’s Litigation Practice... Read Story

Prism Bank announced key leadership promotions and the addition of Bryan Byers as Director of Aviation Lending, reinforcing its commitment to growth and innovation.Prism Bank recognized the achievements of two distinguished team members with recent... Read Story

Orion First, a provider of commercial loan and lease servicing, has appointed Jenny Dubinsky, CPA, as chief financial officer (CFO). Dubinsky, a former Orion executive, returns to the company at a pivotal moment of growth and investment in innovation... Read Story

Dext Capital has hired John Heist Jr. as Vice President Syndications for its Capital Markets Group to support and expand Dext Capital’s sell-side activities and reach.Heist most recently worked at Gordon Brothers Equipment Finance, Toyota Industries... Read Story

Truist Financial announced it has hired Claudia Davis Adamson as head of small business banking. As part of Consumer and Small Business Banking, Adamson will lead the team serving small business clients with personalized advice and specialized... Read Story

Quality Equipment Finance announced the addition of three experienced and highly respected Sales Consultants: Ismael Santiago, Matt Morrison and Steven Whitman. With decades of combined expertise in equipment finance, they bring a wealth of knowledge... Read Story

Verdant Commercial Capital, one of the top 10 independent equipment finance companies in the United States, has promoted Joel Zeller to Vice President of Capital Markets after more than four years as manager on the Capital Markets Team.Zeller’s... Read Story

Encina Private Credit announced the appointment of Matt Giamalis as Senior Vice President, Originations, effective immediately. In this role, Giamalis will leverage his extensive experience in corporate finance and private credit to enhance the... Read Story

PlainsCapital Bank announced that Lisa Bowman has joined its Dallas lending team as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. She will be based at the Bank’s North Dallas location.“Lisa has a strong background in commercial lending and a real passion... Read Story

Med One announced the appointment of Sheri Thomas as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 31, 2025. Thomas has been a valued member of Med One's Board of Directors since 2019 and currently serves as Chair of the company’s Finance and Audit... Read Story

Nick Karlen has been named vice president of Originations for Truist Equipment Finance covering the State of Florida. He will be reporting to Scott Lackovitch, Managing Director.“We’re very happy to promote from within and build a meaningful career... Read Story

City National Bank announced the appointment of Joe Yurosek as president of Commercial Banking. He brings more than 30 years of financial services industry experience and a solid track record of delivering results. Yurosek will be based in Los... Read Story

Associated Banc-Corp announced the addition of three seasoned bankers, Matt Flynn, Alexander Burke and Mitchell Hind, to its commercial banking team in Kansas City, Missouri, to grow that new market. This strategic move is part of Associated's... Read Story

Triumph Financial announced a series of key leadership appointments designed to strengthen its organizational structure and position the company for long-term growth and innovation in the transportation and financial services industry.Kim Fisk has... Read Story

Eastern Bank has added Theresa Conroy as a Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager. Conroy brings 20 years of commercial and industrial lending experience to Regional and Middle Market companies.“It is a pleasure to welcome... Read Story

BankUnited Inc. announced it has named Marc Einerman senior vice president, corporate banking based in Melville, N.Y.In his new position, Einerman is responsible for developing new corporate client relationships across the tri-state area and... Read Story

PLM Fleet, the nation’s largest technology-driven refrigerated trailer fleet management company, has added Brad Jacobs to its leadership team. He joins PLM with over 20 years of leadership experience in fleet management and customer solutions."We are... Read Story

Air Lease announced the appointment of Grant Newman as Senior Vice President and Treasurer, effective March 17. Newman is an experienced finance, strategy and aviation executive, with over 20 years in finance, more than 15 of which have been in... Read Story

FORT Capital Resources announced the appointment of Lori Littleford as Sales Director. With an extensive background in the equipment finance industry, Littleford brings a wealth of expertise and strategic insights to the management team at FORT. She... Read Story

Cohn & Dussi, a full-service law firm with its principal office in Boston, has added Alexander D. Schultheis to the firm as Senior Associate. Schultheis is a commercial attorney and litigator specializing in corporate law, financing, and real... Read Story

Moritt Hock & Hamroff announced the addition of two new attorneys to its Florida office, illustrating the firm’s continued commitment to growth in southeast Florida. Joseph F. Poklemba joins the firm’s Litigation Practice Group as Senior Counsel and... Read Story

Bankwell Financial Group, the parent company of Bankwell Bank, announced the appointment of Brian Merritt as Chief Technology Officer.Merritt brings extensive experience in banking, fintech and engineering leadership to Bankwell. Prior to joining the... Read Story

James J. Kim, President and CEO of Community West Bank, announced the appointment of Hinson M. Thomas as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer (CCO) for the Bank, effective March 17, 2025.Thomas brings over 30 years of experience in... Read Story

Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the largest non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North America with $7.5 billion in owned and managed assets, is strengthening its position in the rapidly growing private credit market with the strategic addition... Read Story

Bank of America has named Jason Edelmann president of Bank of America Fort Lauderdale. As president and head of the market, Edelmann will connect clients, teammates and communities to the full power of the franchise and drive integration across the... Read Story

M&T Bank announced Charles Pinckney, Regional President for Albany, will take on the additional responsibility of Regional President for M&T Bank's Hudson Valley region. Pinckney has assumed these additional responsibilities to help strengthen M&T's... Read Story

GreatAmerica Financial Services has promoted Brian Bjella to Chief Revenue Officer, emphasizing its dedication to the markets it serves and its future growth initiatives. Since joining GreatAmerica in 2010, Bjella has played a pivotal role in driving... Read Story

CoreTech Leasing, an independent technology and equipment lessor, is pleased to announce the addition of Carol Baker as Controller. In this role, Baker will oversee CoreTech’s financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, budgeting and... Read Story

Amid continued growth in membership and its footprint, STCU has expanded its senior leadership team, promoting three proven employees and adding a new team member with years of experience in financial institutions.New to STCU is:Steve Hauschild, SVP... Read Story

BMO announced the appointment of Tony Sciarrino as Head, U.S. Commercial Bank. Sciarrino will report to both Nadim Hirji, Group Head, BMO Commercial Bank and Darrel Hackett, U.S. CEO, BMO. He will join BMO's U.S. Management Committee and the BMO... Read Story

FGI Worldwide LLC announced the promotions of Nikki Rangra, Chris Fulman and David Ding to Senior Managing Director, expanding the firm’s leadership team.As Senior Managing Directors, Rangra, Fulman and Ding will be responsible for shaping the... Read Story

Pittsfield Cooperative Bank announced the promotion of Lisa M. Lawler to Vice President, Senior Credit Officer. In this role, Lawler will continue to play a vital part in helping local businesses secure the financing they need to thrive, while also... Read Story

EverBank, N.A., a nationwide specialty bank, announced the promotions of several top-performing vendor equipment finance leaders. “Each of these leaders has a proven record of success, client commitment, and drive for improvement,” said Justin Tabone... Read Story

AP Fleet Management announced the expansion of its team with the addition of 10 talented professionals. These new hires reflect AP Fleet Management’s continued commitment to growth, innovation and delivering exceptional customer service to diverse... Read Story

Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the largest non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North America, announced the addition of Scott Schrenker to its construction team as a Business Development Manager. This new hire aligns with the company’s growth... Read Story

Exchange Bank announced the appointment of Bahar Ozgur as Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager. In this role, Ozgur will focus on strengthening relationships with commercial lending customers while aligning branch and commercial banking... Read Story

Axos Bank, the nationwide bank subsidiary of Axos Financial Inc., announced the launch of its Middle Market Banking Division. Led by industry veteran Kristian (Kris) Ilkov, Axos will look to capitalize on disruptions in certain industry verticals.... Read Story

Trinity Capital, a leading international alternative asset manager, announced the appointment of Zach Taffet as Director of Capital Formation & Investor Relations. Taffet will help drive the strategic direction for the Company's private fund... Read Story

Truist announced the hiring of veteran commercial banking executive Gino Di Saverio, who leads a growing middle market banking team in New Jersey that includes three other recent hires."Gino's sterling reputation for generating new client... Read Story

First Internet Bank announced the addition of Carlos Torres Jr. to its Small Business Administration (SBA) Lending team as Vice President, Senior Business Development Officer.“The SBA experience Carlos has is an asset to our team and our clients,”... Read Story

Trustmark announced that Kimberly Wolfe has joined the company as Assistant Vice President and Equipment Finance Operations Coordinator. Wolfe brings with her over 10 years of financial industry experience. Read Story

Bank of America has named Ruben Torres President of Bank of America El Paso. As El Paso president and head of the market, Ruben will connect clients, teammates and communities to the full power of the franchise and drive integration across the bank’s... Read Story

Cadence Bank announced that Wayne Parkman has been promoted to North Central Plains division president, overseeing six Cadence Bank branches covering Fort Worth and the greater Waco region.Parkman has been with Cadence for nearly four years and in... Read Story

John Marshall Bank, subsidiary of John Marshall Bancorp, announced the hiring of Pete Follansbee as Senior Vice President, Commercial Team Lead in Prince William County and the surrounding areas. With a focus on commercial business, including trade... Read Story

Salem Five has hired an experienced banker to lead the asset-based lending (ABL) initiative, which is new to the organization, the Bank announced.Keith Broyles, who began his banking career in 1990, has been named Senior Vice President in charge of... Read Story

BriteCap Financial, a provider of tailored financial solutions for small businesses, announced the addition of three key hires to support its continued growth: Cary Thomas as Director of Collections, Sherri Johnson as Senior Accountant and Amy... Read Story

Burke & Herbert Financial Services announced the appointment of Robert V. "Cedar" Hintelmann Jr. as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, effective March 17, 2025. Hintelmann brings more than 25 years of credit experience in the... Read Story

Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in information solutions, software and services for professionals, has named Lisa Nelson as Chief Executive Officer of its Financial & Corporate Compliance (FCC) division, effective March 31.Nelson has more than 25... Read Story

Oakmont Capital Services (OCS) announced the promotion of accounting team member Tammy Crozier, alongside three new hires—Isaiah Gerads, John McCullough, and Morgan Davis—across its Minnesota and Pennsylvania locations.Crozier, an exemplary member of... Read Story

M&T Bank has appointed Carmen Magistro as Northern Pennsylvania Regional President. Previously serving as M&T's Commercial Senior Group Manager for Northern Pennsylvania Commercial & Industrial, Magistro has assumed additional responsibilities to... Read Story

Med One Group, a provider of medical equipment leasing and rental solutions, announced updates to its Board of Directors following the recent departure of three board members. The company has appointed John Frank as an outside director, while CEO... Read Story

Pacific Valley Bank announced the addition of six experienced banking professionals to strengthen its commercial lending and branch operations teams in Monterey County.Glenna Datta joins as Executive Vice President and Regional Executive to lead the... Read Story

Verdant Commercial Capital, an independent equipment finance company, announced that it has hired Steve Coleman as a relationship manager on the Industrial Team.Coleman will assist industrial accounts, including material handling and construction... Read Story

Equify Financial announced the appointment of three industry veterans whose expertise will drive innovation and deliver tailored financing solutions. Equify has added these three impactful independent finance leaders:Chris Meeks – Head of Capital... Read Story

Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced the appointment of Karan Oberoi as its new Chief Product Officer.Oberoi brings a wealth of experience to Solifi, having previously served as Chief Product Officer with Backbase... Read Story

Trinity Capital, an alternative asset manager, announced the appointment of John Orlando as Managing Director of Life Sciences, based in Boston. Orlando, an established leader with over a decade of experience in venture lending, has built a strong... Read Story

Valley National Bancorp, the holding company for Valley National Bank, announced the appointment of Gino Martocci as Senior Executive Vice President, President of Commercial Banking and Travis Lan as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial... Read Story

Peapack-Gladstone Financial and Peapack Private Bank & Trust announced that Joseph E. Fingerman has joined the Bank as Senior Managing Director and President of Commercial Real Estate, responsible for managing and growing the Bank’s commercial real... Read Story

Navitas Credit, an industry leader in the equipment finance industry and a wholly owned subsidiary of United Community, announced the appointment of Jason Durgin as Senior Vice President of Sales. In this expanded role, Durgin will lead the Specialty... Read Story

CNH announced a key leadership transition in its Human Resources function. Effective May 1, 2025, Francesco Tutino will assume the role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), joining the Company’s Global Leadership Team (GLT). His future base will... Read Story

Heritage Global Valuations (“HGV”), a division of Heritage Global, a leading appraisal and liquidation firm, announced the appointment of Ray Chen to lead business development initiatives in the Midwest region. This strategic appointment reflects... Read Story

Fifth Third announced the appointment of Mike Powell as Corporate Secretary, effective immediately. Powell brings a wealth of experience in corporate governance, legal compliance and administrative management to the role.In addition to assuming full... Read Story

First Internet Bank announced that David Bybee has been promoted to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Government Guaranteed Lending. In his new role, he will oversee all aspects of First Internet Bank’s Small Business Administration... Read Story

First Commerce Bancorp, the holding company for First Commerce Bank, announced the addition of several individuals to the Bank’s Board of Directors and Management Team. The Bank has added two new members to its Board of Directors: Aaron Bookman and... Read Story

SitePro Rentals, a provider of equipment rental solutions and wholly-owned subsidiary of Sammons Industrial, announced the appointment of Lon Jennings as its new President. Jennings brings over 30 years of leadership experience in sales, engineering... Read Story

Moritt Hock & Hamroff announced the addition of two new attorneys to its Garden City office. Joseph Townsend joins the firm's Litigation and Creditors' Rights Practice Groups as an associate and Deborah Turofsky joins the firm's Creditors' Rights... Read Story

Wintrust Asset Finance (WAF) has named Kirk Phillips president and CEO. Phillips succeeds Mike Knowles.Phillips was previously president and CEO of Wintrust Commercial Finance (WCF), where he played an instrumental role in expanding its platform in... Read Story

Tamarack announced the promotion of Jeremy Fisher to director of data engineering. This promotion recognizes the continued growth and increasing scale of Tamarack’s data engineering team, as well as Fisher’s expertise and leadership in driving... Read Story

BriteCap Financial, a leading non-bank lender providing small businesses with fast, convenient and affordable working capital, announced the appointment of John Corona as Director of Partner Success. Corona brings with him more than a 10-year track... Read Story

Sunflower Bank announced that Bo Scott has joined the Bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer. In this role, Scott is based at Sunflower Bank’s headquarters in Dallas and oversees the strategy, management and growth of its middle... Read Story

Dime Community Bancshares, the parent company of Dime Community Bank, announced that Thomas X. Geisel will join Dime as Senior Executive Vice President of Commercial Lending. Geisel will be responsible for the continued buildout and diversification... Read Story

Clear Mountain Bank announced that Chris Morris has been hired as Commercial Banking Executive. In his new role, Morris will be responsible for guiding commercial relationship growth, which will include leading, coaching and supporting the bank’s... Read Story

Atlantic Union Bank has promoted Brad Nott to National Sales Manager for Atlantic Union Equipment Finance. In his new role, Nott will lead business development efforts through the direct origination channel of equipment leases and loans.“Our customer... Read Story

nFusion Capital announced that Michael Haas has joined its team as Senior Vice President, bringing more than two decades of senior business development experience. Based in our Phoenix, Arizona office, he will lead efforts to develop and maintain... Read Story

JSSI, a global leader in business aviation maintenance and financial services, announced executive appointments within its aircraft financing division, signaling an exciting next chapter for JSSI Aviation Capital (JAC). Since launching its financing... Read Story

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares, announced the hiring of David Sparacio as Chief Financial Officer, following an extensive nationwide search by Chartwell Partners. A seasoned financial executive with over three decades of... Read Story

Comerica Bank announced Troy Norris has been named its Arizona Market President. Norris will also serve as the Group Manager for Business Banking and Middle Market in the region.As Market President, Norris will manage business and community... Read Story

Dedicated Financial GBC announced Cory Svihla as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, Svihla will oversee the development and execution of revenue-generating strategies, focusing on aligning sales, marketing and client success to drive... Read Story

Equipment Finance Cares, a non-profit dedicated to fostering connection, philanthropy and industry support within the equipment finance sector appointed Stephanie Hall, Senior Vice President, Indirect Lending at Apex Commercial Capital, as chair of... Read Story

Bank of America has named Mark Kremers president of Bank of America San Diego. As president and head of the market, Kremers will connect clients, teammates and communities to the full power of the franchise and drive integration across the bank’s... Read Story

Peapack-Gladstone Financial and Peapack Private Bank & Trust announced that John Soffronoff has joined the Bank as Enterprise Risk and Compliance Officer responsible for developing and maintaining effective, efficient and scalable risk management and... Read Story

Wells Fargo Equipment and Vendor Finance announced that Matt LeSage has joined the Vendor Finance team to help lead the group’s focus on profitable growth. As part of his new role, LeSage will work alongside Dave O’Neill, who has been leading Vendor... Read Story

Toronto-based CSI Electronics Processing Centre, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSI Leasing Canada, has promoted Mike Kubala to president. Formerly vice president of operations at CSI EPC, Kubala began his tenure with the company in 2019 as general... Read Story

Taycor Financial, a leading provider of equipment financing and partner driven lending solutions, announced the promotion of Evan Sammon to Chief Operating Officer. This strategic appointment reflects the company’s commitment to operational... Read Story

BRW, an industry leader in fully-integrated supply chain services including trucking, logistics, warehousing and fulfillment services nationwide, has appointed Brandy Pennington, CPA as Executive Vice President of Finance. With nearly two decades of... Read Story

First Business Bank has added Niamh Kristufek to its parent company, First Business Financial Services, as President - Specialty Finance.With extensive financial services experience, Niamh provides strategic guidance and expertise to our Accounts... Read Story

Revelation Machinery announced the appointment of Nick Walker as Director of Titled Assets. Having most recently served as the Director of Sales & Marketing at Great Lakes Asset Solutions. Walker will take on the responsibilities of growing the... Read Story

Provident Bank announced the addition of Bill Fink as Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer, leading the commercial bank and the commercial lending growth strategy.Fink has over 30 years of experience in commercial banking and credit... Read Story

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking announced the appointment of Janet Kim as Managing Director and Head of Strategic Equity Capital Markets (SECM) Americas. An accomplished strategic equity solutions leader, Kim brings more than 25 years of... Read Story

LTi Technology Solutions (LTi), a provider of cloud-native lease and loan finance software in the equipment finance industry, announced the promotion of Ryan Ledden to Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer (SVP/COO). Over the past decade of... Read Story

KLC Financial announced the promotion of Lee Ritter to the role of National Business Development Manager. With over 13 years of experience in the equipment finance industry, Ritter has a proven track record in the industry and will continue to be a... Read Story

Taycor Financial, a provider of equipment financing and partner driven lending solutions, is pleased to announce the promotions of Vu Nguyen and Drew Olynick to Senior Vice President. These key leadership advancements highlight the company’s... Read Story

JPMorganChase named Matt Sable and Melissa Smith as Co-Heads of Commercial Banking, within the firm’s Commercial & Investment Bank. Sable and Smith will lead a dynamic and growing business that serves more than 70,000 clients across 154 locations in... Read Story

TriState Capital Bank announced that Brad Eidmann, Chartered Financial Analyst, has joined the company as senior vice president, relationship manager. Eidmann is responsible for establishing lending relationships, new-business development and market... Read Story

First Internet Bank announced that Austin Porter has joined the organization as Vice President, Business Development Officer. He joins the Bank’s growing Small Business Administration (SBA) Lending team – one currently among the Top 10 for SBA 7(a)... Read Story

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., a full-service creditors’ rights law firm, announces the appointment of attorney Cameron Deane as the new Office Managing Attorney (OMA) in the firm’s Philadelphia, PA office. Cameron succeeds shareholder Michael... Read Story

Citadel Credit Union has taken a significant step forward in its long-term growth strategy, introducing new leadership for its Commercial Banking team and a reinforced commitment to providing cutting-edge financial solutions for businesses across the... Read Story

BankUnited announced it has named Lynetta Tipton Steed as executive vice president, head of business banking for the Florida and Texas markets.Steed will be responsible for developing, managing and advancing strategic objectives for BankUnited’s... Read Story

Ares Management, a global alternative investment manager, announced that it has appointed Kipp deVeer and Blair Jacobson to the newly created positions of Co-Presidents, effective immediately. Both deVeer and Jacobson will report to Michael Arougheti... Read Story

WebBank announced the appointment of Ken Laudano as Senior Vice President – Head of Lender Finance. In this capacity, Laudano will be responsible for growing the Bank’s asset-backed lending business. Under Laudano's leadership, the Lender Finance... Read Story

Trustmark announced that Michael Alch has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Equipment Finance Direct Originations Officer. Alch brings with him over 25 years of equipment finance and financial industry experience.“We are excited to... Read Story

WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial, announced the appointment of Kathryn Bittner to the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Commercial Banking, reporting to James (Jim) Wechsler, Executive Vice President and... Read Story

CoreTech Leasing announced the appointment of Dee Nariz, CLFP, as the new Senior Vice President of Client Experience. In this role, Nariz will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the client journey, ensuring that CoreTech continues to deliver... Read Story

CoreTech Leasing, an independent technology and equipment lessor, announced that its Chief Operating Officer and Chief Experience Officer, Candace Reinhart, CLFP, has been elected as the President of the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP)... Read Story

Tiger Group announced an executive-level promotion that positions the company for further growth at a time of rising demand for its financial, disposition, asset-valuation and advisory services.Ryan Davis has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer... Read Story

nFusion Capital announced that senior construction finance specialist Curt Powell has joined its team as Senior Vice President of Business Development. Powell will lead efforts to cultivate and maintain client and referral relationships in the... Read Story

Bank of America has named Michael Esposito president of Bank of America Tampa Bay. As president and head of the market, Esposito will connect clients, teammates, and communities to the full power of the franchise and drive integration across the... Read Story

Leasepath, an innovator in equipment finance software, announced the promotion of two key team members, the formation of a new Product Council and the launch of a strategic year dedicated to growth and excellence.Michael Baez has been promoted to... Read Story

Citizens Trust Bank has named Sherry L. Martin as a First Vice President and the newest addition to the Commercial Banking leadership team. With an ongoing commitment to supporting local businesses and communities, Martin will serve as the Senior... Read Story

First BanCorp., the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico, announced a strategic reorganization aligned with its corporate succession plan aimed at improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer experience, and driving business... Read Story

First Farmers and Merchants, the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, announced that Jill A. Giles was named Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Corporation, effective immediately. The positions were formerly held... Read Story

U.S. Bancorp, parent company of U.S. Bank, announced that Felicia La Forgia and Sekou Kaalund will become the newest members of its Managing Committee, a group of top executives who oversee the organization’s revenue lines, enabling functions and... Read Story

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA, a full-service creditors' rights law firm with over 94 years of client service, announced the addition of attorneys Danielle Bechard and Jacob Kruer to the firm’s Cincinnati, Ohio, office. Bechard is in the Consumer... Read Story

Wells Fargo & Company announced that Jon Weiss, Co-CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), has informed the company of his intention to retire. Weiss, who has been with Wells Fargo for nearly 20 years, will step down as Co-CEO effective... Read Story

The Board of Directors of First Financial Bank has announced the promotion of Chris Schjetnan to Executive Vice President, Director of Community Lending and Outreach. In this role, Schjetnan will lead the Bank's affordable banking initiatives which... Read Story

First Resource Bancorp, the holding company for First Resource Bank, has added Jim Egan as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending. With an impressive career spanning 40 years in the banking industry—38 of which were spent at Bryn Mawr Trust... Read Story

Sunwest Bank announced Chad Sprunt as its new SVP, Utah Regional President-North. In this role, Sprunt will be responsible for the development and coordination of all banking relationships, including profitability, strategic goals, and policies for... Read Story

U.S. Bancorp announced that its President, Gunjan Kedia, will become the company’s CEO at the conclusion of the organization’s annual meeting of shareholders on April 15. Kedia also was elected to the company’s Board of Directors. Current Chairman... Read Story

Ameris Bank announced several recent new hires and appointments among its Commercial Banking team in high growth Southeast markets.Tampa:John Krusoe has joined Ameris as the new Tampa market president, reporting to Ameris Florida State President... Read Story

Wells Fargo Equipment and Vendor Finance announced that it has promoted two leaders to strengthen its executive team. Ben McCarrick has been appointed as Head of Equipment and Vendor Finance Underwriting, while James Schulte was promoted to Managing... Read Story

Holland & Knight has further strengthened its Financial Services Team with the addition of Evan Kelson as a partner in New York. He was previously a partner at Mayer Brown.The addition of Kelson follows the recent recruitment of Dimitri Nionakis, a... Read Story

Heritage Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Heritage Financial Corporation, announced its expansion into Spokane, Wash., with the addition of James Krejci, senior vice president, commercial team leader; Timothy Engh, senior vice president, commercial... Read Story

Sunstate Equipment’s Board of Directors announced the appointment of Norty Turner as President and CEO beginning Feb. 10, 2025. Turner succeeds Chris Watts, who will retire as President and CEO effective March 28, 2025.“Chris is an inspiring... Read Story

Alliance Funding Group announced the appointment of Barry Shafran as Chairman. Shafran was the Founder, CEO and Director of Chesswood Group Ltd., as well as the CEO of Pawnee Leasing, until 2020. During his tenure, he oversaw almost 20 years of... Read Story

BriteCap Financial announced the promotion of several key team members. These promotions come at a pivotal time of rapid growth for BriteCap, laying the groundwork for continued expansion and enhancing the company's commitment to delivering... Read Story

First Financial Bank is expanding into Michigan with the introduction of Grand Rapids native and highly experienced banker Chris Turner as commercial market president, and the opening of a commercial banking office in Grand Rapids. Turner leads First... Read Story

Bank of Ann Arbor announced the appointment of Jeff Wenrich as Vice President, Direct Markets for UniFi Equipment Finance. With over 20 years of extensive experience in equipment finance, including a decade of service in the community bank market... Read Story

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, continues to expand and strengthen the firm’s executive group with the promotions of Kyle Shonak to Chief Transaction Officer, North America, and Jim Lightburn to Global Head of Commercial & Industrial. ... Read Story

Civista Bancshares announced that Charles A. Parcher will assume the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of Civista Bancshares and President and Chief Lending Officer of Civista Bank.Dennis G. Shaffer will continue to serve as... Read Story

Standard Chartered announced the appointment of Sal Vitale as Managing Director and Head of Coverage for the US and Americas, effective Jan. 13, 2025. In this role, Vitale will spearhead efforts to strengthen the Bank’s coverage capability... Read Story

Moritt Hock & Hamroff announced that Linda S. Plotnicki has joined the firm as a Partner, lending her skills and expertise to its growing Condominium & Cooperative Services and Real Estate Practice Groups, working out of the firm’s New York City... Read Story

CSC, a provider of global business administration and compliance solutions, announced the enhancement of its capabilities through the strategic appointments of Mark Calandra to lead its Corporate and Legal Solutions (CLS) division, and Ian McConnel... Read Story

Live Oak Bank has created a new team dedicated to commercial banking in the Wilmington market. The Wilmington Commercial Bank team serves business owners throughout the Cape Fear region looking for access to capital. The team includes Brad Neigel... Read Story

Byline Bancorp announced that Brian F. Doran has joined the Company and Byline Bank as Executive Vice President, General Counsel. Doran will be responsible for leading the company’s overall legal function and corporate governance initiatives while... Read Story

PlainsCapital Bank has added Bill Osborn to the Private Bank at PlainsCapital as Assistant Vice President, Senior Oil & Gas Property Manager. Based in the Fort Worth office, Osborn will manage a portfolio of select oil and gas assets for clients... Read Story

Holland & Knight has strengthened its Financial Services Team with the addition of Dimitri Nionakis as a partner in Boston. He was most recently executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief legal officer of a Massachusetts-based... Read Story

Acquis, specialist insurance provider to the asset finance industry, announced the appointment of Craig Ault as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Ault will spearhead Acquis’ revenue growth strategies in the U.S. driving the company’s commercial... Read Story

First Citizens Bank announced that its Equipment Finance group has named John Leber as a new regional vice president on its Industrial team.Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Leber will be covering a large portion of the Mountain West and West Coast... Read Story

Mountain Ridge Capital announced the promotions of Tree Buckingham, Matt Salatti and Will Tyler. Buckingham will take over as Chief Operating Officer managing operations and IT for MRC and sister factoring company, Alpine Ridge Funding (“Alpine”).... Read Story

Mechanics Bank has named C.J. Johnson President and CEO, a role he has performed on an interim basis since February 2024.Johnson has been instrumental in contributing to Mechanics Bank’s strategic direction and strong performance, both as an officer... Read Story

Oakmont Capital Services has added two new team members to its Pennsylvania headquarters. Nicholas Trapani has joined the team as a Staff Accountant and Joe Smith has come on board as an IT Security Analyst.Trapani has a background in economic... Read Story

Moritt Hock & Hamroff announced that Ira S. Zaroff and Richard M. Zaroff have joined the firm’s growing Litigation practice, working out of its New York City office. Ira joins the firm as a Partner while Richard joins as Senior Counsel. They... Read Story

Northwest Bank announced that Michael Perry has been appointed to lead Northwest's Corporate Development and Strategy Department.­In his new role, Perry will be a key member of Northwest's senior leadership team, overseeing and managing all aspects... Read Story

Synovus has named Katie Webb as its chief consumer digital and client experience officer. Webb will lead the consumer digital strategy, focusing on enhancing the client experience through strategic integration of physical and digital channels. She... Read Story

First Community announced that Sarah Donley has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operations & Risk Officer. Donley succeeds retiring Tanya Butts who has served in this role since 2016.Donley joined First Community in 1997 and most... Read Story

Valley Bank announced the appointment of Kevin O’Connor as Market President for Long Island, NY. In this role, O’Connor will focus on deepening current relationships, new business development initiatives and cultivating growth opportunities... Read Story

SLR Equipment Finance announced that Donna Alexander has joined our company as a Senior Vice President, Direct Sales. In her role, Alexander will help grow SLR Equipment Finance’s leasing and lending activities in the central region of the U.S. She... Read Story

Bank of America has named Matt Reilly president of Bank of America New Hampshire. As president and head of the market, Reilly will connect clients, teammates and communities to the full power of the franchise and drive integration across the bank’s... Read Story

Synovus has named Jim Vaughn as its Chattanooga market executive. He joins Synovus from Mauldin & Jenkins.Vaughn will lead the company's Chattanooga banking teams in delivering financial solutions for clients while driving business development and... Read Story

BankFinancial announced the appointment of Forrester Faia as Vice President and Regional Commercial Financial Leader for the Illinois market. This strategic addition reflects the bank’s ongoing commitment to delivering unparalleled financial... Read Story

M&T Bank Corporation announced the appointment of Krista Phillips as its first Chief Customer Officer.In this newly created role, Phillips will lead and unify M&T's customer experience, marketing and analytics teams, enhancing the bank's ability to... Read Story

36th Street Capital, a provider of equipment financing solutions, announced the immediate appointment of Greg Stitt as Senior Vice President of Capital Markets. The appointment bolsters 36th Street’s originations and syndications capabilities in... Read Story

Asset Compliant Solutions (ACS), announced the appointment of Lacy Gowiski as its Manager of Administration. This appointment reflects ACS's commitment to strengthening its operational capabilities as the company continues to expand its innovative... Read Story

Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced the appointment of Dan Corazzi as its new CEO, effective on Jan. 13 2025. Solifi’s current CEO David Hamilton will transition into the role of Chairman.Corazzi joins from... Read Story

Capteris, a private credit large-ticket equipment finance platform, announced the hiring of Matthew Taylor as Senior Vice President, Head of Legal. Taylor, who was previously with Wheels, joins Capteris with in-depth legal experience across several... Read Story

Asset Compliant Solutions (ACS), a provider of portfolio optimization solutions for asset-based lenders and lease finance companies, announced the appointment of Leslie Skwara as Vice President of Finance. The appointment reflects ACS's commitment to... Read Story

Moritt Hock & Hamroff has announced that Brian Adelman and Jodi B. Zimmerman have been elevated to Partner, while Allison Arotsky, Julie R. DeLe?n and Ronald P. Perry, have all been elevated to Counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2025.The firm further... Read Story

Vantage Financial announced the addition of two seasoned professionals to its team: Dave Mathis as Managing Director and Steve Pietrowski as AVP – Credit and Collections Specialist. Both bring over two decades of experience in the equipment financing... Read Story

Independent Bank, the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank, announced that Christopher Michaels has been appointed as the organization’s new Chief Operating Officer, effective Jan. 2, 2025.William B. (Brad) Kessel, the... Read Story

Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) announced that Scott Nichols has been added to its growing Commercial Lending Team as Vice President Commercial Loan Officer. In this role, Nichols will work with local businesses in the Greater Concord... Read Story

Avidbank Holdings, a bank holding company and the parent company of Avidbank, announced that Brian Ogle has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager and Team Leader in our Corporate Banking Division.Ogle has over 18 years of... Read Story

Oakmont Capital Services has expanded its sales team by hiring three seasoned equipment finance professionals. Nancy Pistorio, Jackie Hernandez and Danny Pistorio, all formerly of Madison Capital, have joined the OCS Family.“We are thrilled to... Read Story

Briggs Industrial Solutions, a provider of solutions and equipment within the material handling industry, announced the promotion of Leland Wells to the position of President, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Wells succeeds Dan Lister, who was elevated to... Read Story

On Dec. 23, 2024, the Board of Directors of Community National Bank and Community Bancorp. promoted Christopher L. Caldwell, 59, to the position of President and CEO of Community Bancorp. and Community National Bank effective Jan. 1, 2025. Kathy... Read Story

TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp., a leading financing provider to venture growth stage companies backed by a select group of venture capital firms in technology and other high growth industries, announced the appointment of Mike L. Wilhelms as... Read Story

Alerus Financial announced Jon Hendry, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, will retire at year end. As part of his planned succession, he will transition his responsibilities to Karin Taylor, who will assume the role of Executive... Read Story

First Hawaiian announced that Christopher L. Dods, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of First Hawaiian and First Hawaiian Bank, has submitted his resignation effective March 31, 2025. He will continue to work with the management team through... Read Story

BriteCap Financial announced the appointment of Evan Day as VP of Digital Marketing. Day has more than 15 years of experience with a focus on data analytics, marketing automation, lifecycle management, holds an MS in Data Science and is currently... Read Story

Sallyport Commercial Finance announced that Josh Sapolich has joined its sales team. With 16 years of experience in alternative finance, spanning selling and underwriting from New Jersey to Charleston and now the Houston area, Sapolich brings a... Read Story

RBB Bancorp announced that effective Jan. 1, 2025, Johnny Lee, currently President and Chief Banking Officer of Royal Business Bank, will be appointed as President of the Company, President and CEO of the Bank and a director of the Company and Bank.... Read Story

TFS Financial, a provider of captive finance solutions for manufacturers, dealers, resellers and marketplaces, announced it has appointed Aaron Case to the position of president. Case will guide the company through a period of rapid growth driven by... Read Story

North Mill Equipment Finance announced a series of promotions and recognitions, highlighting the outstanding contributions of its team members. These individuals have played a vital role in driving NMEF’s continued growth and success as the company... Read Story

Associated Banc-Corp announced the addition of four experienced relationship managers to the company's growing commercial banking team. The hiring of Stacy Quick, Kevin Kopaska, Mike Hauswirth and Scott Rothenbush is a continuation of Associated's... Read Story

nFusion Capital announced that experienced analyst Ashton Bennett has joined their team as Senior Vice President of Underwriting as of Dec. 2, 2024. She is based in its Phoenix Office. In previous posts she has demonstrated steadfast leadership and a... Read Story

Zedcor announced that it has entered into an expanded credit facility with a new primary lender for $30 million in total credit, representing a significant increase to the company's existing credit facilities.The agreement, which is fully committed... Read Story

WSFS Financial, the parent company of WSFS Bank, announced the appointment of Owen Mathews to the position of Senior Vice President, Corporate Development Officer, reporting to Arthur Bacci, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.In his... Read Story

Rosenthal & Rosenthal announced that Dan Chang has joined the firm as Senior Business Development Officer.With 18 years of experience in commercial finance, Chang joins Rosenthal’s West Coast team and will help with the firm’s continued expansion in... Read Story

SLR Equipment Finance announced Bryan Anderson has joined the company as a Senior Vice President, Vendor Sales. In his role, Anderson will help grow SLR's leasing and lending activities with equipment dealers in the central region of the U.S. He... Read Story

BriteCap Financial, a non-bank lender, announced the appointment of Pushkar Choudhuri as chief financial officer. Choudhuri brings more than 20 years of experience in financial planning, corporate finance and investment banking to the role.“I’m... Read Story

Flagstar Financial announced the appointment of Lee Smith as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Dec. 27, 2024. The appointment follows the decision of current CFO Craig Gifford to step down to reengage in personal... Read Story

MAZO Capital announced that Greg Clemens has joined the company as Senior Manager, Business Development. With more than 35 years of experience in the commercial vehicle and equipment financing industry, Greg brings a wealth of expertise and a proven... Read Story

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s board of directors has named James Viola president and CEO effective this spring, succeeding Pete Bunce, who will retire after 20 years as head of GAMA.Viola, who currently is the president and CEO of... Read Story

WSFS Financial, the parent company of WSFS Bank, announced several promotions within the Commercial Banking and Risk leadership teams, effective Jan. 1, 2025, as the company prepares for its next phase of growth.Jim Gise will become Executive Vice... Read Story

Associated Banc-Corp announced the appointment of Heath Sorenson to executive vice president, managing director, Associated Trust Company. Effective Feb. 1, 2025, Sorenson will become executive vice president, managing director and chief executive... Read Story

Associated Banc-Corp announced the appointment of Steven Zandpour to its Executive Leadership Team effective Jan. 1, 2025.Zandpour, 48, will be executive vice president, deputy head of Consumer and Business Banking, Associated Bank, reporting... Read Story

Rosenthal & Rosenthal announced that Patrick Norton has joined the firm as EVP and Head of Equipment Leasing.Norton brings more than 25 years of experience in commercial finance, structuring underwriting and managing bank portfolios. He has a strong... Read Story

Peapack-Gladstone Financial and Peapack-Gladstone Bank announced that Paula Gambino has joined the Bank as a Senior Vice President, Head of SBA. Based in the Bank’s Headquarters in Bedminster, N.J., Gambino plays a key role in expanding the Bank’s... Read Story

Orion First has announced a new chapter in its leadership.After 23 years as Founder and CEO, Dave Schaefer will transition into the role of Chairman of Orion First, where he will focus on providing strategic guidance to the company. Mark Johnson, a... Read Story

Jupiter Equipment Finance announced the promotion of Brian Petrikonis to Senior Vice President of Sales. With over 15 years of experience in sales leadership and customer relationship management within the financial services and equipment finance... Read Story

Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, announced the hire of David Navarro as Senior Vice President, Southern Nevada Commercial Banking Market Leader. A Las Vegas native, Navarro is responsible for expanding Umpqua Bank's regional... Read Story

SouthState Bank has added 14 staffers with expertise in the banking industry, as well as relationship building."These talented group of bankers will undoubtedly elevate their team's collective performance," said Richard Murray, SouthState president. ... Read Story

WSFS Financial, the parent company of Bryn Mawr Trust, announced the addition of three highly respected financial professionals to its growing team. Tony Lunger has joined as Senior Vice President and Wealth Director, Mark Gerstenschlager as Senior... Read Story

BriteCap Financial announced the appointment of Dave Lafferty as Chief Credit Officer. Lafferty has 30 years of experience in credit, risk, underwriting and portfolio management."We are thrilled to welcome Dave Lafferty to the BriteCap team and the... Read Story

The Huntington National Bank has hired industry veteran Christopher Wood to grow its capital markets activities that help corporate and sponsor-owned companies finance investments, acquisitions and other strategic transactions.Wood will serve as... Read Story

Wolters Kluwer has appointed Mark Sherwood as Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer. Sherwood will oversee the overall enterprise technology infrastructure of Wolters Kluwer with a focus on advancing the digital DNA, delivering next... Read Story

TD Bank named Ralph Bumbaca as Regional President of Metro New York, including New York City, Long Island, Hudson Valley, Upstate New York, Northern New Jersey and Fairfield County, CT. He is based in Manhattan.As Regional President of Metro New York... Read Story

M&T Bank appointed Shannon Lazare as its New Jersey Regional President. Lazare will lead the bank's local growth and community engagement initiatives throughout New Jersey. She succeeds Tom Comiskey who, after serving as M&T's New Jersey Regional... Read Story

First Commonwealth Bank promoted Deputy Chief Risk and Chief Compliance Officer Linda Metzmaier to Executive Vice President/Chief Risk Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2025.The promotion is part of a realignment to separate the bank’s legal and risk areas... Read Story

EverBank hired Dondra Benjamin as Commercial Operations Leader within its Vendor Equipment Finance (VEF) business. Benjamin will lead VEF’s operations strategy, focusing on driving efficiencies and supporting EverBank’s growth in the equipment... Read Story

SLR Equipment Finance (SLR EQF) announced that Torre Montez has joined the company as a Senior Vice President, Vendor Sales.  In his role, Torre will help grow SLR Equipment Finance’s leasing and lending activities with equipment dealers along the... Read Story

TriState Capital Bank announced that Nicholas McWilliams has joined the company as Vice President, Relationship Manager, for its Equipment Finance division. In this role, McWilliams is responsible for executing equipment finance direct corporate... Read Story

Encina Lender Finance has expanded its investment team with the addition of two structured credit industry veterans.  The new hires – Ashish Sinha (Managing Director) and Avi Azour (Principal) – report directly to Geoff Beard (ELF’s CEO & CIO) and... Read Story

Ten Four Truck Insurance, a leading provider of insurance solutions for the trucking industry, promoted Chris Johnstone to Director of Partnerships. With an extensive background in business development and strategic alliances, Johnstone will be... Read Story

Trustmark announced that Jennifer Pavlatos has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Equipment Finance Indirect Originations Officer. Pavlatos brings with her over 25 years of equipment finance and financial industry experience, including... Read Story

WSFS Financial Corporation, the parent company of WSFS Bank, announced that accomplished financial marketing leader Lynn Hobson has joined WSFS as Chief Marketing Officer effective December 2, 2024. WSFS’ former Chief Marketing Officer Justin Dunn... Read Story

MUFG announced executive leadership changes within its Securities business.Denis McHugh has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for MUFG Securities Americas Inc. (MUSA), effective February 1, 2025. McHugh will replace Yasutaka Suehiro, who will... Read Story

Amerisource Business Capital announced the appointment of Grant Flamang as Regional Market Manager in the Midwest. With over a decade of experience in the finance industry, Grant brings a wealth of expertise in business development. Based in... Read Story

Flatbay Capital announced the addition of Jesus Becerra, Business Development Officer in Austin, Texas. Jesus has extensive experience in banking, finance and business development.He will report directly to Central Texas Market President, Scott Deal... Read Story

WesBanco announced the appointment of Jan Pattishall-Krupinski to the role of Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, effective immediately. This strategic move underscores the organization's commitment to advancing its... Read Story

Northpointe Bank announced key changes to its executive leadership team. These appointments mark a significant milestone as the organization strengthens its leadership to build on its success and drive continued growth within the company.Kevin Comps... Read Story

KeyBank announced that Jonathan Munro has been named senior director of business banking. In this role, Munro is responsible for building KeyBank’s future operating strategy for the business banking segment of the Consumer Bank, which includes... Read Story

Cohn & Dussi announced that Attorney Andrew B. Glaab has been promoted to Partner.Glaab, who has been with the firm since 2014, has demonstrated exceptional leadership and legal acumen, particularly in his role heading the firm's in-house collection... Read Story

HSBC Asset Management (HSBC AM) has appointed Pete Scott as Head of Innovation Credit as the business extends its alternatives credit capabilities through the development of its venture debt strategy.The new capability is being developed in... Read Story

TD Bank Group announced the appointment of Michelle Myers as Global Chief Auditor effective Dec. 9, 2024. Myers succeeds Anita O'Dell, Senior Vice President and Global Chief Auditor and Interim U.S. Chief Auditor, who will retire. Ms. O'Dell will... Read Story

Cadence Bank announced that Brad Silcox has joined the organization as executive vice president and president of asset management and trust. Silcox has spent the past 20 years at Wilmington Trust, a subsidiary of M&T Bank, in various executive... Read Story

PlainsCapital Bank announced that Jorge Vernaza has joined its Houston lending team as Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer.As Senior Commercial Loan Officer, Vernaza will focus on building and managing relationships with commercial... Read Story

Columbia Financial announced that Matthew Smith has been appointed as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the company and the Bank effective Nov. 25, 2024. The company previously disclosed the retirement of E. Thomas Allen... Read Story

First Foundation announced the appointment of Thomas C. Shafer as its Chief Executive Officer. Shafer’s appointment follows the retirement of Scott F. Kavanaugh, who has served the Company as CEO since 2009 and as a member of the Board of Directors... Read Story

Capteris, a private credit large-ticket equipment finance platform, announced the hiring of Spencer Ellison to its Capital Markets team. Ellison, who was previously with JP Morgan Equipment Finance, joins Capteris with a successful track record of... Read Story

Pinnacle Financial Partners has added banking veteran Keith Connors to its Symphony Place office in downtown Nashville. He will serve as a financial advisor on the equipment finance team, bringing with him 14 years of industry experience."Keith has... Read Story

Fifth Third Bank announced Matt Nipper as Northern Ohio region president. Nipper succeeds Tom Partridge, who is serving as group regional president.As region president, Nipper is responsible for the growth and strategic alignment of the Bank’s... Read Story

Bank of America has named Ed Siaje president of Bank of America Detroit. As president and head of the market, he will connect clients, teammates and communities to the full power of the franchise and drive integration across the bank’s eight lines of... Read Story

Tamarack Technology has hired Mike Olson as its client success director. Olson is tasked with delivering on the company’s commitment to exceptional client service while helping lessors protect their investments, improve business performance, and... Read Story

MMP Capital announced the appointment of Michael Gaspar as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. A strategic move for the company, as it continues to expand its portfolio and enhance its financial operations.Gaspar brings a highly... Read Story

KeyBank announced an expansion of its commercial banking business in Chicago and Southern California to serve more middle market clients with their differentiated platform – which includes a full range of commercial lending and capital markets... Read Story

Provident Bank announced the addition of six experienced lenders in the commercial banking space: Matthew Moresco, Matthew Skilton, Gerald Bresser, Michael Valenzano, Patrick Beaner and Daniel Decker. These strategic hires come as part of the... Read Story

Stearns Bank has hired Adrian Hebig to be National Sales Director of their Equipment Finance Division (EFD). Hebig is a Minnesota-based business and financial services leader with 35-years of experience in equipment finance and leasing, sales and... Read Story

SLR Equipment Finance announced Matt Colegrove has joined the company as Controller. In his position, Colegrove will play a key role in building a strong Controllership and accounting team while overseeing business financials, managing treasury... Read Story

Amerant Bank has named Braden Smith as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Business Development Officer. In this key role, Smith will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and pursuing business opportunities that align with Amerant's... Read Story

Vivakor announced the appointment of Jeremy Gamboa as Division President, Logistics. Gamboa is a seasoned operations executive with more than three decades of management experience with midstream trucking, terminaling and marketing companies... Read Story

Hancock Whitney added Bill Bartz, as Senior Vice President of the bank’s equipment finance group.Bartz brings more than three decades of experience to his role at Hancock Whitney, with proficiency leading strategy and planning, business development... Read Story

North Mill Equipment Finance announced that Lee Bergeron has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Structured Products. Bergeron will focus on developing innovative operating lease products for vendors, dealers and manufacturers in... Read Story

PlainsCapital Bank announced that Travis Smart has joined its Fort Worth lending team as Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer. He will be based at the Bank’s Downtown Fort Worth location.In his new role, Smart will focus on... Read Story

SLR Business Credit announced the addition of Mark J. Simshauser as Senior Vice President. In this role, Simshauser will have the responsibility of supporting and financing SME’s through the Northeast United States.“Having the past professional... Read Story

Hancock Whitney named Matt Mouledous managing director of its asset based lending (ABL) division, Hancock Whitney Business Capital.Matt MouledousIn this role, Mouledous, who previously served as a senior portfolio manager for the bank will manage the... Read Story

WesBanco, a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, announced that its affiliate, WesBanco Bank, has named Chuck Chiatto as Western Pennsylvania (WPA) Market President and Senior Commercial Banker, effective immediately.In this role, Chiatto... Read Story

EverBank has expanded its commercial banking footprint with the launch of a new Southern California division. This business will be led by Stephanie Buckley, an industry veteran who will serve as Senior Vice President and Regional Commercial Banking... Read Story

Synovus Financial has named Anne Fortner, senior vice president and deputy chief credit officer, as executive vice president, chief credit officer, effective March 31, 2025. Fortner will succeed Bob Derrick, who has served as chief credit officer... Read Story

Franklin Capital announced that Bob Seidenberger has been hired as Vice President of Sales. Seidenberger will focus on advancing Franklin Capital’s growth strategy and growing its sales team.With almost 20 years in commercial finance, including... Read Story

Houlihan Lokey announced that Brad Boggess has joined as a Managing Director in its Capital Markets Group. Based in Atlanta, Boggess will leverage his deep finance and operational expertise as well as his senior-level relationships with countless... Read Story

Star Hill Financial announced the addition of Andrew Wallace to its Franchise Financing Team. Wallace's experience and success in franchise finance make him a valuable addition to Star Hill as it continues to expand its reach and services in the... Read Story

Change Capital, a national commercial finance firm headquartered in New York, announced the appointment of Bill Kirth as Senior Regional Vice President. Based in Salt Lake City, Kirth brings over 30 years of experience in business development and... Read Story

Prudential Financial announced the appointment of Jacques Chappuis as President and CEO of PGIM, its $1.4 trillion global investment management business, effective May 1, 2025.Chappuis will report to Andrew Sullivan, head of International Businesses... Read Story

Willis Lease Finance, a lessor of commercial aircraft engines and provider of global aviation service operations, announced the appointment of Z. Clifton Dameron to the role of Senior Vice President to strengthen and help streamline the Company’s... Read Story

Wingspire Equipment Finance announced a $35 million equipment financing deal with a top sponsor-backed medical technology company. This client aims to transform the filling and finishing process for sterile liquid medicines and vaccines. The... Read Story

Needham Bank announced that Brad Buckley has joined the Commercial & Industrial Lending team as Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager, Middle Market. Reporting to Brian Sutton, Senior Vice President, Director of Middle Market, Buckley is... Read Story

First Citizens Bank announced that its Equipment Finance group has named Mark Eckles as a senior program manager on its business development team. Based in Nebraska, Eckles will be responsible for developing and growing the agricultural segment... Read Story

Patriot National Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary, Patriot Bank, have appointed David Finn as  Interim Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. Finn was hired in August as Executive Vice President and Senior Finance Officer.Before... Read Story

SLR Equipment Finance announced Shila Ray has been named Chief Financial Officer. In his position, Ray will play a key role in leading the Finance Team and in shaping portfolio strategies, undertaking investment/financing decisions and communicating... Read Story

TFS Financial, a provider of captive finance solutions for manufacturers, dealers, resellers and marketplaces, announced a strategic addition to its executive team. Brent Broussard joins TFS Financial as a business development and program director to... Read Story

Rinaldi Advisory Services announced the addition of Nancy A. Geary to its growing team. With a career in equipment finance dating back to the early 1990s, Geary brings unparalleled expertise and leadership in lease accounting and finance to RAS’s... Read Story

BriteCap Financial, a leading non-bank lender, announced the appointment of Kenneth Weaver as Vice President of Enterprise Enablement. Weaver has over 15 years of experience in the business lending industry with a proven track record in transforming... Read Story

Truist Financial announced it has hired Kerry Jessani as head of mid-corporate banking. Jessani will build and lead a coverage team focused on delivering industry-based expertise and solutions to private and public companies across the... Read Story

Lendscape announced the appointment of Patrick Myles as Chief Technology Officer. With over 25 years of experience in senior technology leadership roles, Myles will spearhead Lendscape’s continued innovation and product development, ensuring its... Read Story

Associated Bank announced the appointment of Phillip Trier and Gregory Warsek to its Executive Leadership Team, effective November 1, 2024. Phillip Trier, 46, will serve as executive vice president, head of Corporate and Commercial Banking... Read Story

Flagstar Bank, a subsidiary of Flagstar Financial, announced the appointment of two senior leaders to its technology and risk teams. The additions will enhance oversight of technology and credit processes, ensuring alignment with industry and... Read Story

SLIM Capital announced the appointment of Joel Baker as its new Chief Financial Officer. With an extensive background in accounting, strategic planning and leadership, Baker brings a wealth of expertise to help guide SLIM Capital’s continued... Read Story

Julian Ponce joined SLR Equipment Finance as Risk Analyst of the Risk Department. In his new role, Ponce will use his experience in credit analysis and financial services to help grow SLR Equipment Finance’s evolving financial solutions... Read Story

First Business Bank added Lori McGowan to its subsidiary, First Business Specialty Finance as Vice President - Equipment Finance. McGowan brings more than three decades of experience to First Business Bank's Equipment Finance team. With a proven... Read Story

Summit Funding Group announced that Jerry Mathew has joined its sales team as a Vice President, Middle Market Senior Account Manager, supporting client CapEx financing growth initiatives on the West Coast. Mathew’s experience includes over 25 years... Read Story

WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial, announced that James Wechsler has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2025. In his new role, Wechsler will join the Executive Leadership Team... Read Story

Oakmont Capital Services announced the promotion of Amanda Town from Funding Analyst to Funding Supervisor. Town has been a member of OCS' funding team since 2016. "Amanda has been a crucial part of our team for years, and we are excited to see her... Read Story

RVI Group announced the promotion of Dana Niven to the position of Director of Sales and Client Services. In this role, she will help oversee the company’s client relationship management, driving growth and enhancing customer satisfaction. Since... Read Story

Quality Equipment Finance announced the appointment of Ricardo Leon, Master in Finance (MFin), as its new Credit Manager. Leon brings with him over 26 years of extensive experience in commercial equipment finance, making him a valuable addition to... Read Story

Global investment bank Houlihan Lokey announced that Clinton Miyazono has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Capital Markets Group. Miyazono will supplement the firm’s credit capabilities and augment the Chicago office. Miyazono brings... Read Story

Verdant Commercial Capital has expanded its focus in the office technology space by adding 12 team members to its sales, operations and credit teams and opening its sixth office in Jacksonville, Florida. Fred Carollo, Vice President, leads a veteran... Read Story

XS Financial, an established equipment finance company serving storied credits, announced its strategic expansion into the mid to large-ticket transactions within the middle-market equipment leasing sector. Building upon its robust capital resources... Read Story

First Business Bank added Roger Beil, CLFP, to its subsidiary, First Business Specialty Finance, LLC, as Vice President - Equipment Finance.Beil, CLFP, Vice President - Equipment Finance at First Business Bank, has more than 25 years of experience in... Read Story

Jeffrey Tyo has joined Gordon Brothers as Managing Director, Commercial & Industrial. In this role, Tyo will expand Gordon Brothers’ presence on the West Coast by developing and strengthening the firm’s relationships with corporate clients, lenders... Read Story

Mitsubishi HC Capital America announce that Paul Slocum has joined the company as Vice President of Sales for the technology finance team. Slocum will be responsible for the origination and structuring of supply chain and purchase order finance... Read Story

First Citizens Bank appointed Michelle Draper to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Most recently, Draper served as Chief Marketing and Sales Strategy Officer of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank.In her role serving the First... Read Story

b1BANK, the banking subsidiary of Business First Bancshares, announced that N. Jerome “Jerry” Vascocu Jr. will be the bank’s new president, reporting to Jude Melville, who will retain the title of chairman and CEO.Vascocu, who joined b1BANK in 2022... Read Story

MidOcean Partners (“MidOcean”), a premier New York-based alternative asset manager specializing in middle-market private equity, structured capital and alternative credit investments, announced today that Jon Fox, former President of the alternative... Read Story

Ansley Park Capital announced a series of key leadership appointments and organizational changes as part of its ongoing growth strategy. Ansley Park Capital has experienced significant growth across multiple sectors, driven by its commitment to... Read Story

Financial Partners Group (FPG) added Kristopher Tozier to its Hard Asset team as Vice President of Sales and Partner Development. Tozier  brings a wealth of experience in strategic partnerships and will play a pivotal role in advancing FPG’s mission... Read Story

CB&S Bank recently established a new loan production office in Kennesaw, Georgia. CB&S Business Capital, a division of CB&S will be focused on asset-based lending throughout the southern United States. CB&S Business Capital will be led by its... Read Story

BriteCap Financial appointed Timothy Amero as Vice President of Sales. Amero brings over 17 years of experience in the business lending industry to BriteCap, where he will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s sales strategy and growth.“I’m... Read Story

PlainsCapital Bank promoted Joe Pitch and Stephanie Starrett to Branch Presidents, effective immediately. Both will continue to report to Dallas Region Chairman Brent Raindl. Joe Pitch has been promoted to President of the Bank’s One Victory Park... Read Story

SLR Business Credit, and its parent company SLR Capital Partners, announced the addition of Travis Pocock as Senior Vice President. In his role, Pocock will be responsible for identifying and engaging asset-based lenders, accounts receivable... Read Story

Holland & Knight added Ingrid McClintock as a financial services partner in Charlotte. Most recently, Ms. McClintock was a partner at McGuireWoods.Ms. McClintock has structured, negotiated and documented senior debt financing arrangements of all... Read Story

KLC Financial added Lee Ritter, CLFP, to its expanding sales team. With over 18 years of experience in the commercial finance and leasing industry, Ritter brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and a proven track record of success that will... Read Story

Iron Horse Credit announced the addition of Tom Harris as Business Development Officer. In his role, Tom will be responsible for identifying new territories, partnership channels and building new client relationships.“I’m thrilled to join Iron Horse... Read Story

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack-Gladstone Bank announced that Michael Anthony Guarino, Esq. has joined the Bank as a Senior Vice President, Attorney.Working out of the Bank’s Headquarters in Bedminster, New Jersey and its new... Read Story

Equify Financial, a provider of equipment financing and asset-based lending solutions since 2011, appointed Matt Worman as Senior Vice President - Structured Finance. In this role, Worman will lead efforts to expand the company’s structured finance... Read Story

Encina Lender Finance (“ELF”) announced several senior executive promotions and key new hires to support the company’s next stage of growth.The promotions are as follows: Geoff Beard – Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer: Geoff... Read Story

Moritt Hock & Hamroff welcomed Sidney Balaban, Danielle Halevi, Juliette Matchton, and Sam Tanenbaum as members of its incoming class of 2024 law school graduates. Sidney joins the firm's Creditors' Rights, Restructuring & Bankruptcy and Litigation... Read Story

Stearns Bank announced the expansion of its leadership team with the addition of Bob Stark as President of its Equipment Finance Division (EFD), reporting to Heather Plumski, Stearns Bank’s EVP, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer.   “We are thrilled... Read Story

Asset Compliant Solutions (ACS), a provider of loan portfolio optimization services for asset-based lenders and lease finance companies, announced the appointment of Ian F. Campbell, CLFP, as Senior Vice President and Director of Operations.Campbell... Read Story

Wells Fargo named Elena M. Gallo as Government Banking Division Executive. Gallo, a 35-year financial services veteran, succeeds Mara Holley, who is retiring after leading Government Banking since 2015. Gallo is based in New York.Gallo has served as... Read Story

Oakmont Capital Services (OCS) has significantly strengthened its workforce, bringing on board fifteen new team members across various departments in both the Pennsylvania and Minnesota offices. “This is an exciting growth period for Oakmont Capital... Read Story

North Mill Equipment Finance announced that Blair Dawson has joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.“NMEF has been experiencing significant growth in recent months, expanding its reach across the equipment finance... Read Story

MAZO Capital Solutions announced the recent appointment of Dan Krajewski as Executive Vice President (EVP). Krajewski brings extensive experience, strategic insight, and leadership to MAZO Capital as the company looks to expand its funding... Read Story

MidCap Business Credit appointed Ryan Ray as Senior Vice President of its business development team. Ray has spent the last 15 years in asset-based finance in business development, most recently with Accord Financial. Ryan will be located in Chicago... Read Story

WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation hired Andrea Kelly as Senior Vice President, Senior Private Banking Relationship Manager, reporting to Lisa Chorlton, Senior Vice President, Senior Private Banking Relationship Manager... Read Story

The commercial lending team at Farmers National Bank has grown with the recent hire of David Colvin, Vice President, Relationship Manager – Dealer Financing.Colvin will be based in the Orrville office and will serve the surrounding communities. He... Read Story

Lenders Cooperative, a nationally recognized provider of commercial lending platform technology and SBA Lending Service Provider (LSP) services added  Chuck Evans to its team. The addition enhances the company’s deep bench of industry expertise. As... Read Story

SCU Credit Union welcomed Kevin Brower as the new Chief Commercial & Consumer Officer. His 25 years of experience in commercial lending will be a strategic advantage for local businesses looking to expand, lower their funding costs, and improve their... Read Story

Ricardo “Ricky” Ríos, COO of Commercial Equipment Finance, Inc. ( “CEFI”) since 2018, has been appointed President and COO, effective October 1, 2024. Ricardo Rios Sr., who has served as CEFI’s President since its inception in 2009, will continue his... Read Story

BriteCap Financial, a non-bank lender providing small businesses with fast, convenient financing alternatives such as working capital loans, announced the appointment of James Noel as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Noel brings over 20... Read Story

Stonebriar Commercial Finance announced that Nicholas Sandler has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. Sandler, who has served as Stonebriar’s President since June 2021 and co-founded the business, succeeds fellow co-founder Dave B. Fate, who... Read Story

Horizon Bank announced a new Equipment Finance Sales team under the leadership of Brian Jankins, Vice President and Sales Manager of the Equipment Finance Division and Steven Post, Vice President and Manager of Middle & Capital Markets. This... Read Story

Cascadia Capital announced that Thomas Mills has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Capital Markets Advisory Group. Mills brings more than 20 years of experience in debt capital markets, raising capital for clients in a wide variety of... Read Story

TD Bank announced Andy Bregenzer and Jill Gateman as Co-Heads of U.S. Commercial Banking. The appointments follow the Spring 2024 announcement of Chris Giamo's retirement from TD Bank after 26 years of service to TD and more than 30 years in... Read Story

Moritt Hock & Hamroff announced that David J. Borkon has joined the firm as a Partner in its Corporate, M&A and Securities practice group. He is located in the firm's Garden City office.  Prior to joining the firm, Borkon was a Partner at Forchelli... Read Story

Womble Bond Dickinson announced that Derek W. Edwards has joined the firm’s Nashville office as a partner in the Business Litigation Practice Group. Edwards has over 20 years of experience as a trusted advisor to retail banks and equity-backed... Read Story

Apex Commercial Capital announced the hiring of Stephanie Hall, CLFP as Senior Vice President of Indirect Lending for its equipment finance business line. Hall joins Apex with over 18 years of extensive experience in equipment finance, bringing an... Read Story

FGI Worldwide, a global leader in the commercial finance industry, announced the hiring of Sara Bell as Director, FGI Risk. Based in Los Angeles, Ms. Bell will focus on developing relationships and new business opportunities on the West Coast for... Read Story

Mitsubishi HC Capital America is strengthening its construction division with the addition of James Elwood, Senior VP – Strategic Development. He will be responsible for establishing strategic finance programs for manufacturers and distributors of... Read Story

Sterlington PLLC announced that Paul Jebely has joined the firm as Partner and Vice Chair, International. Widely regarded as the top private aviation attorney globally serving UHNWIs, Jebely has also advised on multibillion-dollar M&A, restructuring... Read Story

TD Bank Group and Chief Executive Officer, Bharat Masrani, announced his intention to retire on April 10, 2025, after 38 years at the Bank and more than a decade as CEO. In line with TD Bank Group's succession plan, the Board of Directors announced... Read Story

FORT Capital Resources (FORT) appointed Nathan Raiders as Director of Operations & Underwriting. With an extensive background in the equipment finance industry, Raiders brings a wealth of expertise and strategic insights that will bolster FORT’s... Read Story

As part of its mission to help asset-based lenders and lease finance companies operate more successfully, Asset Compliant Solutions announced the appointment of Chris Norman, a 16-year veteran of the firm with 33-years’ recovery experience, to the... Read Story

Bank of America announced that David Dowd has been named president of Bank of America Asheville. As president, Dowd will be head of the market and responsible for connecting clients, teammates and communities to the full power of the franchise... Read Story

BriteCap Financial announced the appointment of Richard Henderson as the company’s new CEO.               "I'm proud to see Rick take the helm at a time when BriteCap is poised to bring financial solutions to the market at scale,” said outgoing CEO... Read Story

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) appointed T.J. Reed to the position of president and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp (FCCC) and Thomas Built Buses (TBB), effective September 9. In his new role, Reed will be responsible for all aspects of... Read Story

Flagstar Bank, the bank subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp, announced the expansion of its Commercial and Private Banking leadership team with the appointment of four accomplished senior executives."We are excited to welcome four outstanding... Read Story

Mitsubishi HC Capital America announced that Ann Brodette has been promoted to Senior Vice President & General Manager, Industrial Equipment Finance.  Brodette, who has been with the company for five years, most recently served as Senior Vice... Read Story

Corcentric, a leading global provider of best-in-class procurement and finance solutions, announced that Jessica Green has been promoted to vice president of Sales Supplier Performance of its Private Fleet and Carrier (PFAC) division. In this role... Read Story

Wells Fargo announced Andrew Barnes as the first Military and Veteran segment leader for the Commercial Banking Diverse Segments team.In his role as segment leader, he will work with veteran-owned and -led middle market businesses, helping to provide... Read Story

Summit has hired Bob Johnson as Vice President of Capital Markets. In this role, Johnson will be responsible for developing and expanding Summit’s U.S. investor base, network of funding sources, and will be leading Summit’s Canadian Capital Markets... Read Story

First National Bank, a subsidiary of Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation announced that Allison G. Daniels has transitioned into the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer and that Michelle M. Gaydica has joined the Bank as Senior... Read Story

Customers Bank, the $21 billion asset subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, is laying the groundwork for continued deposit growth in commercial and specialty banking divisions, enhancing its C-suite to incorporate significant, top-level expertise and... Read Story

Oakmont Capital Services (OCS) announced the promotion of two leaders, Kristy Doll, CLFP, to Lead Account Manager and Keara M. Piekanski, MBA, CLFP, to Vice President of Marketing & Communications. Doll has been a member of the OCS team since 2021... Read Story

ATEL Ventures, a division of ATEL Capital Group and a provider of venture debt and equipment financing solutions to growth-stage companies, announced the expansion of its team with the appointment of Michael Orlando as Vice President.The new hire is... Read Story

Aircastle Limited appointed David Odlum as Chief Risk Officer, who is expected to join the Company on December 1, 2024. He will be responsible for directing all the Company’s risk management activities and will serve as an integral member of the... Read Story

CIBC President and CEO Victor Dodig announced senior leadership appointments that position the bank to continue executing on its client-focused strategy and build on its momentum in creating sustainable value for all stakeholders."We're driving... Read Story

River City Bank announced two new additions to its commercial banking team. Terrell Virgil joined the Bank in August as the EVP, Chief Revenue Officer & Director of Business Development. In this newly created role at the Bank, Terrell works as a... Read Story

Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB), a full-service mutual bank with a customer-first approach and over $7 billion in assets, announced that Daniel Carey has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Previously the Head of... Read Story

Following its recent merger with Cambridge Trust and as part of its enhanced focus on product development, wealth management and private banking, Eastern Bank is pleased to announce that Executive Vice President Sujata Yadav has been named Chief... Read Story

Banc of California, a wholly owned subsidiary of Banc of California, announced that Chris Hague has joined the company as Executive Vice President and Head of Specialty Finance. In this role, Hague oversees the bank’s teams in Lender Finance... Read Story

Navitas Credit Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of United Community UCB), proudly announces the appointment of Ron Elwood as Senior Vice President of the Partner Funding - Credit (PFC) Division. In this role, Elwood will spearhead strategic growth... Read Story

GreatAmerica Financial Services announced the recent hiring of strong industry talent into their Connected Technology division, led by Jonathan Fales who will serve as Vice President and General Manager. Fales is a senior executive with more than 47... Read Story

Best Lawyers in America has recognized 10 Moritt Hock & Hamroff lawyers in its 2025 edition. Seven lawyers were included in The Best Lawyers in America and three lawyers were included in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.Best Lawyers in... Read Story

RB Global announced the appointment of Steve Lewis as Chief Operating Officer, effective Sept. 3, 2024. Lewis brings extensive senior leadership experience in operations and supply chain management, as well as a honed approach to driving business... Read Story

Cornerstone Capital Bank appointed Paul Woo as chief financial officer. Woo will oversee a highly skilled financial team, strategic planning, and capital management for one of the fastest-growing banks in the nation.Woo has over 30 years of... Read Story

Blank Rome announced that Fraser Collin has joined the firm’s Boston office as a partner in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group. Fraser will focus his practice on advising clients on mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), and private equity and... Read Story

TriState Capital Bank announced that Susan Krieger has joined the company as vice president, relationship manager for Equipment Finance. In this role, Krieger is responsible for new business development and market growth in the equipment leasing and... Read Story

In a strategic move to drive continued success and impact, Woodsboro Bank, Frederick County's longest standing community bank, announces the promotion of key leaders in the organization.Effective August 21st, current Executive Vice President & Chief... Read Story

OP Bancorp, the holding company of Open Bank, announced a number of expected personnel changes associated with the successful implementation of its leadership succession plan. These changes are to commence immediately and will be completed no later... Read Story

Consult Disrupt, a consulting organization dedicated to providing exceptional support to equipment finance companies with their day-to-day operations and technology-related projects, announced the expansion of its team with the addition of Cole... Read Story

Gordon Brothers welcomed Kasey Fagan to drive business development in the Midwest.In this role, Fagan will accelerate Gordon Brothers’ continued growth in the region by providing integrated solutions across the firm’s expanded asset services, lending... Read Story

WesBanco, Inc. announced its affiliate, WesBanco Bank, has appointed Cris Gossard as Central Ohio (CO) Market President and Senior Commercial Banker. This strategic appointment underscores the bank's commitment to continuing to enhance its market... Read Story

Element Fleet Management Corp. announces two leadership transitions within its executive team.After an illustrious tenure as Chief Operating Officer, Jim Halliday will take on a new role as Vice Chair, continuing to report directly to Laura... Read Story

Ameris Bank welcomed two commercial banking industry veterans to its well-established team. Bill Kilburg joins Ameris as Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager and Patrick Murphy will serve as Senior Vice President, Government Relationship... Read Story

After several key strategic hires at National Business Capital (NBC), the company is excited to announce the hire of yet another seasoned industry veteran, Vincent Campbell.Campbell brings 30+ years of industry experience to our team, including... Read Story

Stonebriar Commercial Finance (Stonebriar) announced two additions to its originations team. James Paterson and Vince Cornell joined Stonebriar as Managing Directors responsible for the development and management of relationships with clients... Read Story

EverBank announced the formation of its Asset-Backed Finance (ABF) division, following the merger of its Fund Finance and Specialty & Lender Finance businesses. This new division will be led by Jeff Johnston, EVP Head of Asset-Backed Finance, and... Read Story

Rosin Capital Group announced the launch of a new debt capital advisory firm, founded and led by industry veteran John Rosin.With over 30 years of experience in direct lending, Rosin brings a deep understanding of the debt capital landscape. Most... Read Story

Eagle Bancorp, the Bethesda, MD-based holding company of EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington D.C. area, announced Chief Credit Officer Janice “Jan” Williams will be retiring from EagleBank on June 30, 2025. Williams’... Read Story

First National Bank of Michigan (FNBM) announced the appointment of Tim Hoekstra as Vice President, Commercial Banking. In this role, Hoekstra will focus on building banking relationships in the greater Kalamazoo and Portage areas.“We are happy to... Read Story

GATX Corporation, a global lessor of transportation assets, announced Christopher LaHurd has been appointed senior vice president, international. In this role, LaHurd will focus on developing and implementing strategic and operational initiatives... Read Story

Ameris Bancorp has named Phil Silva, President of Balboa Capital, to head this division of Ameris Bank. Balboa Capital is a leading vendor, broker and end user lender providing a range of financial and technology solutions to small and medium sized... Read Story

Fleet Advantage announced the addition of Annie Steckroth, CTP, as Vice President of Strategic Fleet Solutions. Steckroth joins Fleet Advantage with over 18 years in the fleet management industry and business development experience. Her tenure... Read Story

Regions Bank announced Ronnie Smith, head of the company’s Corporate Banking Group, will retire at the end of the year following more than four decades of service to Regions and its predecessor banks.Brian Willman, head of Commercial Banking for... Read Story

TD Bank announced Chris Ward has been named Regional President of the Mid-South Metro, which includes Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Ward will head TD Bank's Mid-South consumer and... Read Story

Wintrust Commercial Finance (WCF), a financing company that specializes in fixed assets consisting of property, plant, and equipment, today announced the appointment of Mike Basile as Business Development Officer for its East Region. In his role... Read Story

North Brookfield Savings Bank announced the promotion of John Fearing as Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Loan Officer.Fearing will oversee the commercial lending team and be responsible for acquiring and servicing new and existing commercial... Read Story

TriState Capital Bank announced Tim Merrell has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager, for its Philadelphia office. In this role, Merrell is responsible for the development and growth of middle-market Treasury Management... Read Story

Equipment finance technology and services leader Tamarack Technology has expanded its professional services team with the addition of Shelly Kirsch. In her role as senior application consultant, Kirsch will lead clients through a variety of projects... Read Story

TD Bank announced Scott Daigle has been promoted to North Florida Commercial Market President to support continued growth efforts in the region, which includes the greater Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Ocala, Daytona... Read Story

Truist Financial Corporation announced Steve Hagerman will be its new Chief Information Officer. Hagerman will join Truist on Oct. 28, reporting to Chairman & CEO Bill Rogers. Based at Truist headquarters in Charlotte, NC, Hagerman will lead the... Read Story

F.N.B. Corporation announced Chief Audit Executive Christine Tvaroch is retiring after nearly 30 years of service to the company. She will be succeeded by Ronda Edkins, who joined FNB in 2023 as Chief Operational Risk Officer."Christine has been an... Read Story

U.S. Bancorp, parent company of U.S. Bank, announced Arijit Roy will become the newest member of its Managing Committee, a group of 16 executives with various responsibilities for the organization’s revenue lines, enabling functions and independent... Read Story

Mitsubishi HC Capital America is strengthening its working capital team with the appointment of Lawrence Ridgway as Senior Business Development Director, Business Finance.Ridgway will be spearheading the origination and structuring of asset-based... Read Story

eCapital Corp., a tech-enabled finance provider specializing in tailored solutions for businesses across North America and the United Kingdom, has appointed Matthew Tobin as SVP, Business Development Officer within its ABL Group. Based in Los Angeles... Read Story

TAB Bank announced the appointment of Tami Fisher as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). She joins TAB Bank with nearly two decades of extensive experience developing and executing enterprise strategies to optimize operations and technology... Read Story

WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation announced the expansion of its Capital Markets team with the hires of Michael Burnap and Christian Gil as Senior Vice Presidents, Directors of Trade Finance, reporting to Neil Orechiwsky... Read Story

North Mill Equipment Finance LLC (NMEF), an independent commercial equipment lessor headquartered in Norwalk, CT, announced the company had a record-breaking month in July as funded volume surged to more than $56 million, an increase in loan and... Read Story

Summit Funding Group announced promotions within its Executive Management Team. The promotions of the individuals reflect their extraordinary leadership, dedication and significant contributions to the ongoing success and growth of the company.... Read Story

Rinaldi Advisory Services (RAS), an advisory firm in the equipment leasing and finance industry, announced the addition of Liz Rinaldi to its team as Senior Vice President. A proven professional in the vendor program sector of the leasing industry... Read Story

Fulton Financial Corporation announced several new executive appointments within the leadership teams of Fulton Bank, N.A.Meg R. Mueller, Senior Executive Vice President, has been named Chief Credit Executive and will lead the team responsible for... Read Story

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) announced the hiring of two senior bankers with specialized experience who will be responsible for expanding the bank’s middle-market and mid-corporate capabilities within the Healthcare Finance business.Mehul... Read Story

Bank of America named Drew Slocum as President of Bank of America Wisconsin. Slocum will lead the Wisconsin market and will be responsible for connecting clients, teammates and communities to the bank’s eight lines of businesses and the full power of... Read Story

Trailcon Leasing Inc. announced the appointment of Robert Hansen as the company's new Chief of Operations. With a distinguished 15-year career at Eaton Corp. and an impressive educational background, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to... Read Story

FFC, Inc announced Chip Halverson and Mike Myers have joined Lynn Dixon at FFC. FFC is an equipment leasing company with an emphasis on the healthcare market.Dixon founded the company 20 years ago with a focus on value-added services and strong... Read Story

Summit Funding Group announced the addition of three industry veterans to its sales team: Rob McKenna, Jamie Halas and Judi Faust.McKenna has joined the team as a Vice President & Senior Account Manager. In this role, McKenna is responsible for... Read Story

CSC Leasing Company (CSC Leasing), a provider of equipment and technology leasing solutions, announced the appointment of Jeff Pfeffer as Executive Director.Pfeffer is an industry veteran and brings deep knowledge, experience and expertise through... Read Story

Mitsubishi HC Capital America announced Daniel Harari has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development – M&A and Investments.With 25 years’ experience in M&A and strategic advisory, Harari will be responsible for advancing... Read Story

Synovus Bank has promoted Blake Thrasher to Tuscaloosa Market Executive. He will lead banking teams to provide tailored financial solutions for clients and drive business development and growth. Thrasher will also support community outreach... Read Story

First Citizens Bank announced its Middle Market Banking group is expanding in the Northeastern U.S., leveraging its deep middle market expertise to provide a full-suite of financial solutions to midsize businesses across the region.Since its launch... Read Story

Corcentric, a global provider of finance solutions, announced Caleb Henley has been appointed as Vice President of Sales for Corcentric Capital Equipment Solutions. In this role, Henley will be responsible for helping fleet companies procure capital... Read Story

Wingspire Capital announced the expansion of its product mix with the creation of a dedicated Healthcare Finance capability that will offer a full suite of flexible capital solutions delivered with Wingspire’s trademark level of creativity... Read Story

Washington Trust announced the promotion of Scott McCaughey to Senior Vice President and Team Leader within the Commercial Banking division. In his new role McCaughey, a 30-year banking professional, will oversee the Bank's Commercial & Industrial... Read Story

Fulton Financial Corporation (Fulton) announced Richard Kraemer is joining Fulton as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Designee. In the fourth quarter of 2024, he will become Fulton's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), replacing... Read Story

Key Equipment Finance, the commercial and bank-based equipment leasing and finance division of KeyBank, appointed Robert Davies to Senior Vice President of Clean Energy. He is a member of the Key Equipment Finance executive leadership team.Davies is... Read Story

First Citizens Bank announced Eugene Weissberger has been appointed as a Managing Director in the Sponsor Finance group, where he will be focused on supporting financial sponsors and family offices in the Midwest and on the West Coast.Weissberger... Read Story

Flagstar Bank, N.A., the bank subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp, Inc., announced the appointment of nine seasoned leaders to its leadership team. These additions enhance the Company's oversight of core businesses and client-focused operations... Read Story

Washington Trust announced Anthony Botelho, Executive Vice President, has been appointed Chief Lending Officer and assumed responsibility for the Bank's Commercial and Industrial Lending, Commercial Real Estate Lending, Business Banking and Cash... Read Story

Womble Bond Dickinson announced that Ryan Thompson has joined the firm’s New York office as an of counsel in the Finance, Bankruptcy, and Restructuring group. Thompson concentrates his practice on equipment finance, commercial lending, floorplan... Read Story

First National Capital Corporation (FNCC), a full-service commercial equipment and aviation finance provider, has announced the appointment of Darren Higuchi to Senior Vice President of Credit & Capital Markets.Higuchi is an accomplished industry... Read Story

Civista Bancshares, Inc. (Civista) announced Todd Michel, Senior Vice President and Controller, retired from the company. The company has commenced a search for a permanent replacement for Michel; in the interim, Ian Whinnem, Senior Vice President... Read Story

Pinnacle Financial Partners has named Charissa Sumerlin the firm’s Chief Credit Officer. She succeeds Harvey White, who served as Interim Chief Credit Officer following the sudden death of Tim Huestis in late 2023. The Board of Directors unanimously... Read Story

Five Star Bancorp announced the hiring of seasoned commercial banking professional, Jeff Winkel, as Senior Vice President / Managing Director, and the promotion of Reagan Ballo to Vice President / Managing Director of Government Banking. Both will... Read Story

Global Jet Capital has appointed Tom Kacin to serve as the VP of Sales for the Northeastern and Midwest U.S. region. Kacin, a seasoned financial services and equipment financing expert, will be pivotal in developing relationships and supporting... Read Story

WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation, announced the hire of Stacey Ioia as Senior Vice President, Director of Enterprise Fraud Risk Management, reporting to Michael Dzielak, Senior Vice President, Director of Financial... Read Story

SLR Capital Partners, LLC (SLR), a private credit platform specializing in direct lending to U.S. middle market companies, announced Scottie Bevill has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor.Most recently, Bevill led Global Income Strategies for the... Read Story

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has expanded the firm’s leasing and lending teams.As part of this expansion, Elijah Kaplan, Managing Director, Lending, and Steve Sanders, Managing Director, Equipment Finance, Eastern Region, have recently... Read Story

Eastern Bankshares, Inc., the stock holding company for Eastern Bank, announced the closing of its merger with Cambridge Bancorp, the parent company of Cambridge Trust Company. The all-stock transaction was originally announced on Sept. 19, 2023.“We... Read Story

eCapital Corp., a tech-enabled finance provider for middle-market businesses in North America and the U.K., announced the appointment of Peter Dahill as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This strategic move demonstrates eCapital’s commitment to... Read Story

Provident Bank announced that Vik Venkataraman has joined the organization as a Senior Relationship Manager to lead Provident’s expansion in the middle-market healthcare services space.“I am pleased to welcome Vik to the team,” said Roberto Camacho... Read Story

Webster Financial Corporation, the holding company, for Webster Bank, N.A.,  announced its Board of Directors approved both the appointment of William (Neal) Holland, as Executive Vice President, Finance of both the Company and the Bank, and the... Read Story

Orion First, the leading provider of commercial loan & lease servicing, announced two significant leadership appointments. Paul Marcoe has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO), and RJ Grimshaw will join the company as Chief Revenue Officer... Read Story

TD Bank has appointed Steve Moroney as its Commercial Market President for Connecticut and Rhode Island. Moroney is based in New Haven, CT.“Steve is a long-tenured TD colleague and dedicated people leader with immense commercial banking and small... Read Story

Sunwest Bank added Robert Faver as its new Executive Vice President, Managing Director of Commercial Banking. In this pivotal role, Faver will steer the commercial lending and sales platform of the Bank across multiple states and divisions. His... Read Story

Bank of Southern California, N.A., the wholly owned subsidiary of Southern California Bancorp, announced it has hired a team of three seasoned commercial lenders. The team includes: Ayub Kathrada, named Executive Vice President, Regional... Read Story

Mitsubishi HC Capital America announced Michael Ollio has joined the company as Director of Capital Markets.Ollio will be focused on funding equipment finance transactions and portfolios for capital markets partners, particularly those involving... Read Story

Fifth Third is entering the Alabama market and announced the opening of a commercial banking office in Birmingham. The office is an expansion of its Fifth Third’s operations in Georgia. The new office has commercial and treasury management... Read Story

Chesswood Group Limited is providing a further update on its previously announced evaluation of the strategic direction of the Company being supervised by a special committee of its board of directors (the Committee) and on its plan to remedy its... Read Story

The PNC Financial Services Group announced Carole Brown has elected to retire as head of Asset Management Group, effective Aug. 1. Brown will remain with PNC as a senior advisor through early 2025.“I am grateful for Carole’s many contributions to the... Read Story

Flushing Financial Corporation, the parent holding company for Flushing Bank, announced Gary Raisig has joined the bank as Senior Vice President and Group Sales Executive for the Business Banking team. Reporting to the Director of Business Banking... Read Story

Penn Community Bank announced the hiring of Zac Collins, Senior Vice President – Commercial Banking Team Leader. In his new role, Collins will lead a team focused on Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Banking in the Bucks and Montgomery counties, as... Read Story

Amerant Bank has named Jesse Flowers as EVP, Palm Beach Market President. Flowers, an integral part of the financial services industry in the Palm Beach market, brings over two decades of experience in banking, specializing in servicing clients... Read Story

First Fed Bank, subsidiary of First Northwest Bancorp, announced Kyle Henderson has been promoted to Chief Credit Officer. Henderson joined First Fed as Deputy Chief Credit Officer in 2023."Kyle Henderson is a respected banking leader with an... Read Story

Mike McCuen, First Commonwealth Bank’s Corporate Banking Executive since September 2023, has been elevated to the position of Chief Lending Officer and Executive Officer for First Commonwealth Financial Corporation, the bank announced.As Chief... Read Story

As National Business Capital (NBC) continues to grow and solidify its position in the non-bank specialty finance market, it is excited to announce Francois Bouville's hire as Director of Institutional Partnerships.Bouville brings nearly 30 years of... Read Story

Navitas Credit Corp., an industry leader in equipment financing and a wholly owned subsidiary of United Community Banks, Inc., announced the appointment of Michael Karman to Chief Sales Officer. In Karman’s new role he will oversee the company’s... Read Story

FirstBank has elevated several leaders, including its new Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Jennifer Payne.Payne has been with the bank for 23 years, and has worked in various leadership roles across the company, including President of Compliance and, most... Read Story

Cohn & Dussi, a full-service law firm with its principal office in Boston, announced the addition of two new associate attorneys to its team, based in the Boston office. The firm specializes in Creditor's Rights, Workouts and Bankruptcy, Equipment... Read Story

John Thacker has been elected to the office of President and CEO, Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA, effective June 24.Thacker joins YMFUS with nearly 30 years of experience in financial services, including leadership roles at Ford Credit and... Read Story

U.S. Bancorp, parent company of U.S. Bank, announced Tim Welsh, Vice Chair of Consumer and Business Banking, intends to leave the organization after seven years to focus on his many community activities and additional career interests.“During the... Read Story

Further strengthening its growing presence in California, Citizens Financial Group announced that Michael Walker has joined the company to lead its team serving middle market companies across the state.Walker, based in San Francisco, has more than 45... Read Story

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Texas Capital, announced Brett Fenn has been appointed to serve as Managing Director, Head of Business Banking.Based in Houston, TX, Fenn will lead a skilled team of bankers across five cities... Read Story

U.S. Bank announced Tina Eickhoff as the new head of its equipment finance business. Eickhoff will replace Tony Cracchiolo, who is retiring after leading U.S. Bank Equipment Finance for the past decade.Eickhoff most recently served as Director of... Read Story

Acquis, the leading insurance provider to the asset finance industry, has announced the appointment of Olayinka Sanusi as its Vice President, West Coast. Sanusi will be responsible for the continued expansion of Acquis in the U.S. market with a focus... Read Story

SLR Equipment Finance announced Russell Goldman has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Direct Sales. In his role, Russell will help grow SLR Equipment Finance’s leasing and lending activities in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina... Read Story

MAZO Capital Solutions announced the appointment of Melissa Fisher as Chief Risk Officer. Fisher brings more than 30 years of experience in the equipment finance industry, adding a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the MAZO Capital team.As Chief... Read Story

ORIX Corporation USA (ORIX USA) announced the appointment of Nik Singhal as Managing Director and Group Head of Direct Lending within its Private Credit business. Singhal is based in New York and will report to Jeff Abrams, Group Head of Private... Read Story

Mitsubishi HC Capital America announced the hiring of Riley Thompson as Vice President, Head of Direct Sales, Structured Finance.As part of Mitsubishi HC Capital America’s overall strategy to expand the direct leasing portfolio, Thompson will be... Read Story

Encina Lender Finance, LLC (ELF) announced it has hired structured credit industry veteran Geoff Beard as Co-CEO to lead the firm’s Consumer/SMB Vertical. Beard will work in partnership with Co-CEO Edward Chang, who will lead ELF’s Commercial... Read Story

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, announced Kevin D. Casey has joined the organization as a Managing Principal. Casey, now the Head of Sales and Relationship Management with the wealth... Read Story

HSBC announced that Danielle Johnson has been appointed Global Head of Institutional Client Group (ICG) within the Global Banking and Markets business. In this role, she will be responsible for strengthening the coverage of institutional clients... Read Story

Mitsubishi HC Capital America announced the expansion of its Commercial Finance Credit team with the addition of two seasoned credit professionals. Cary Downer joined as Vice President - Credit, bringing 27 years of industry experience, and Todd... Read Story

United Community is strengthening its Central Florida presence by adding five experienced bankers to its growing team. Amy Benison, Allen Escarcha, Lou Garcia, Daniel Hearn and Crane Holland each bring decades of invaluable experiences to Central... Read Story

FNB Corporation, the parent Company of First National Bank, announced it has enhanced its Bank Operations with a single, streamlined reporting structure. The updates are designed to enable FNB to more effectively apply automation, drive efficiency... Read Story

Fifth Third announced the opening of its sixth commercial banking office in California with a new location in Bakersfield. The expansion exemplifies the Bank's continued investment in the California market. Located in the Central Valley, the office... Read Story

Amerant Bank named industry veteran Mike Nursey as EVP, Central Florida Market President. Nursey will be responsible for the strategic execution of Amerant Bank’s growth strategy in Hillsborough, Pinellas counties as well as other key markets... Read Story

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. announced Don McCree, Head of Commercial Banking, has been appointed as Senior Vice Chair of Citizens.Chairman and CEO Bruce Van Saun said, “This appointment recognizes Don’s strong performance and leadership since 2015... Read Story

Western Alliance Bank announced a strategic expansion of its Commercial Banking team with the hire of Leo Munoz as Industry Executive for Food and Agriculture. Munoz, who brings more than 25 years of banking experience, will expand the bank’s... Read Story

First Citizens Bank announced its Middle Market Banking group has named Tao Sung as Director and Relationship Manager in the Los Angeles region.Based in the Santa Monica office, Sung will focus on leading his team to develop new business in the area... Read Story

First Financial Bankshares, Inc. has named Dan Summerford as Executive Vice President, Director of Middle Market Banking. This bank-wide position brings in a seasoned veteran from the corporate banking sector to provide further guidance and... Read Story

Five Star Bancorp announced the hiring of a team of three seasoned commercial banking professionals in San Francisco to advance the company’s expansion strategy in the San Francisco Bay Area. This announcement comes ahead of the opening of the... Read Story

According to a filing with Securities and Exchange Commission, on June 7, Jack Read, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Citizens Financial Group, informed the company of his decision to resign, effective Aug. 7 to pursue a career... Read Story

CSI Leasing, Inc. (CSI) announced the following officer promotions: Bill McMillin, Senior Vice President, Sales. Previously vice president, McMillin will continue to help global businesses evolve their technology infrastructure and maximize their... Read Story

Alerus Financial Corporation announced it is expanding its specialty lending capabilities with the addition of an experienced team focused on providing equipment financing to commercial banking clients throughout the company’s geographic footprint.... Read Story

SouthState Bank announced the addition of seven new commercial and private bankers in its growing Georgia market."With our forward-thinking technology and client-focused approach, SouthState continues to offer our business customers big-bank products... Read Story

Coastal States Bank (CSB) announced Gavin Shook joined its Atlanta Region as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banker."We are pleased to welcome Gavin to our team," said Gary Dowell, CSB's Atlanta Regional President. "Gavin is a talented banker who... Read Story

Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. and Enterprise Bank announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer John “Jack” P. Clancy Jr., a position he has held since 2007. Clancy, named an honorary director of the company by its Board of Directors, will serve as... Read Story

Wells Fargo Capital Finance appointed two senior leaders responsible for asset-based lending Originations and Syndications, further reinforcing its focus on providing valuable advice and expertise for the company’s commercial clients who are... Read Story

Moritt Hock & Hamroff welcomed Julia DeFazio, Douglas Notaris and Pacika Guerra to its 2024 Summer Associates & Legal Interns Program. DeFazio and Notaris join the firm as Summer Associates while Guerra joins as a Legal Intern. "We are excited to... Read Story

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, announced Lisa Fitzgerald has joined the company as Senior Managing Director, Equipment Finance Operations Manager. She is responsible for overall... Read Story

Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB), a full-service mutual bank with a customer-first approach and nearly $7 billion in assets, announced that Angela Conti will be joining the leadership team as Head of Consumer and Small Business Banking. In her newly... Read Story

U.S. Bancorp, parent company of U.S. Bank, announced expanded leadership roles for Stephen Philipson and Felicia La Forgia as part of an effort to strategically position the bank’s Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking (WCIB) team.... Read Story

Mercantile Bank Corporation implemented the following resignations and appointments, in furtherance of its previously announced management succession plan, effective as of June 1, 2024:Robert B. Kaminski, Jr. has retired as President and Chief... Read Story

Cooper Equipment Rentals announced the appointment of Lisa Grago as its new Chief People Officer.With over two decades of experience in organizational development, training and human resources leadership, most recently serving as the President of... Read Story

First Business Financial Services, Inc., parent company of First Business Bank, announced Brad Quade’s promotion to Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer.Expanding on his earlier role as Chief Credit Officer, his new responsibilities... Read Story

CNH Industrial N.V. announced it has accepted Derek Neilson's request to leave the company later this year to pursue a new entrepreneurial project outside of the sector, after 25 years of dedicated service.During his career with CNH, Neilson has held... Read Story

The Banner Bank executive leadership team announced Executive Vice President Jim Costa has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer in addition to his role as Chief Risk Officer. “Our company is healthy, strong and planning for the future so we’re... Read Story

Manasquan Bank announced the elevation of four outstanding individuals to the position of Executive Vice President, marking a significant milestone in their careers and underscoring the Bank's commitment to developing and recognizing talent within... Read Story

SLR Equipment Finance announced Drew Pennline has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Direct Sales. In his role, he will help grow SLR Equipment Finance’s leasing and lending activities in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island... Read Story

TriState Capital Bank announced Sean Wetherbee has joined the company as National Sales Director for Key Accounts. Wetherbee is responsible for developing sales strategies, building strong relationships with clients and opening new distribution... Read Story

Wintrust Commercial Finance (WCF) announced a new group, Renewable Energy Finance, that will focus on financing solutions for solar and other renewable energy projects.To execute this initiative, Brian DePonte has been hired as Senior Vice President... Read Story

Med One Group, a provider of medical equipment leasing and rental solutions, announced the appointment of Robert Stevens as President and Chief Operating Officer and Carter Allen as Senior Vice President – Director of Medical LeasingStevens and Allen... Read Story

Continuing to build on its successful strategy of supporting leading middle market private equity firms, Clarus Capital (Clarus)announced veteran leverage finance executive Patrick McAuliffe has joined its Sponsor Coverage effort. McAuliffe brings... Read Story

TriState Capital Bank announced Matthew McKamey and Michael Black have joined the company as senior vice presidents and relationship managers for its Private Banking division.In these roles, McKamey and Black are responsible for business relationship... Read Story

First Citizens Bank announced its Middle Market Banking group has named Erik Langeland as a relationship manager and market leader focused on building new business in Northern California.Langeland will be responsible for developing and maintaining a... Read Story

ASA announced Lana Vukovljak will join as CEO & Executive Vice President on July 1. In her new role, Vukovljak will lead the Society's efforts to advance and serve its nearly 5,000 members and the broader valuation profession. Her responsibilities... Read Story

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc., an international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets, announced Michael J. Donfris has been named Chief Financial Officer following a nationwide search. He joins Greenbrier from... Read Story

KLC Financial announced many new additions to its team. The growth in personnel reflects KLC Financial's commitment to enhancing its service offerings and further solidifying its position in the industry. With its diverse experiences and expertise... Read Story

First Horizon Corporation welcomed Travis LeMonte as Director of Private Client Services. In this role, LeMonte will lead the Private Client Banking line of business, focusing on the company's strategic growth priorities.LeMonte rejoins the... Read Story

North Mill Equipment Finance (NMEF) announced Thomas Lyle has joined as Executive Vice President and Chief Experience Officer (EVP&CXO). Lyle brings over two decades of senior operational experience from leading global equipment finance platforms to... Read Story

Equify Financial, a leader in independent structured finance and dealer finance solutions, has promoted four distinguished team members to key leadership positions. These strategic promotions reflect the company’s commitment to recognizing and... Read Story

Post Road Equipment Finance (PREF, formerly known as Encina Equipment Finance) announced the addition of three new Risk employees, Sean Feibusch, Max Coleman and Matthew Gilshteyn, who will each assist with new business underwriting as well as... Read Story

Broad Fit Financial, a provider of financing solutions for the health, wellness and fitness industries, has elevated Michael Grant to Vice President of Sales. With an impressive career spanning over three decades in the fitness equipment sector... Read Story

Caleb Smith has joined Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, as Managing Director, North America Real Estate Services.In this role, Smith oversees Real Estate Services’ daily operations through the implementation of streamlined processes... Read Story

Alliance Funding Group (AFG), a provider of customized equipment financing solutions since 1998, announced significant appointments within its Technology Finance division. Adam Doyle joins as Senior Vice President, Head of Technology Finance, and... Read Story

Wingspire Equipment Finance announced the appointment of Michael Rabinowitz as the new Managing Director of Credit. With over 28 years of extensive experience in equipment leasing and finance, Rabinowitz brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to... Read Story

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP announced Merrick Benn has been elected US Chair and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Currently a member of the firm’s Global Board, Benn will succeed Betty Temple, who has served as US Chair and CEO since 2016. They... Read Story

Ansley Park Capital, a lending and specialty finance platform providing flexible financing solutions for essential-use, large-ticket equipment, announced the appointment of two seasoned professionals to its leadership team: Zilong Wang as Senior... Read Story

Specialist insurance provider to the asset finance industry, Acquis, has appointed Brendan Curran as Business Development Manager. Based in Philadelphia, Curran will be responsible for driving forward Acquis’s expansion in the U.S.With 30 years of... Read Story

M&T Bank announced Scott Weissmann, a longtime veteran of the equipment finance industry, has been promoted to Line of Business Manager for M&T Commercial Equipment Finance, part of the M&T Equipment Finance Group.Weissmann has more than 24 years of... Read Story

Mitsubishi HC Capital America announced Steve Weislogel has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Head of Technology Finance.The Technology Finance division offers a unique end-user funding solution that encompasses both channel and accounts... Read Story

Horizon Bancorp, Inc. announced John R. Stewart, CFA has been named Horizon’s next Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Stewart will assume the responsibilities of CFO on May 20.Stewart has 22 years of financial services... Read Story

Rashawn Parker joined SLR Equipment Finance as Associate Vice President in the Risk Department. In his new role, Parker will utilize his prior experience in credit analysis and financial services to help grow SLR Equipment Finance’s evolving... Read Story

First Citizens Bank announced its CIT Commercial Services subsidiary has named Don Norman as a Vice President and Senior Portfolio and Relationship Manager in its Western Region.In his new role, Norman will be responsible for managing a portfolio of... Read Story

Wintrust Commercial Finance (WCF) announced the creation of a new business group, Commercial Dealer Services (CDS). CDS will focus on delivering financial products to large franchised truck and trailer dealerships who then provide full-service... Read Story

After over 30 years in equipment finance, the last 15 years spent at Madison Capital, Donald Blody, Credit and Collection Manager, will retire in May. Coinciding with Blody’s retirement, Madison Capital announced the recent hiring of Anthony Hamm to... Read Story

Western Equipment Finance announced its team members promotions for the first quarter of 2024.Ashley Schuster has been promoted to Program Manager. In her new role, Schuster will focus on managing Western's lawn and tree industry programs while... Read Story

Provident Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for BankProv, announced the appointment of Kenneth Fisher as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of both the Company and the Bank. Fisher is a CPA and seasoned financial professional who... Read Story

Wells Fargo & Company announced Fernando Rivas has been named SEVP and Co-CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), reporting to Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf and joining the company’s Operating Committee. Rivas and Jon Weiss, who has been CIB’s... Read Story

First Citizens Bank announced its CIT Commercial Services subsidiary has named Jason Goldberg as a regional sales manager dedicated to increasing new business in the Northeast.Goldberg will be responsible for managing a team of business development... Read Story

Bank of Ann Arbor welcomes John Gougeon to UniFi Equipment Finance and the bank. UniFi is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of Ann Arbor, offering equipment finance solutions in the small to medium ticket space.“John has experience in nearly every... Read Story

First Business Bank welcomes Kyle Bergeron to its subsidiary, First Business Specialty Finance, LLC, as President – Equipment Finance. "We are thrilled to welcome Kyle Bergeron as President of our Equipment Finance team," said Mark Meloy, Executive... Read Story

Tom White has joined the Summit Funding Group team as a Senior Account Manager. In this role, he is responsible for developing and expanding business on the West Coast. White has extensive experience working with a wide variety of industries... Read Story

Trinity Capital announced the expansion of its business with the addition of a new Sponsor Finance vertical. This strategic expansion naturally extends the Company's established expertise in providing direct lending solutions to sponsor-backed... Read Story

U.S. Bancorp, parent company of U.S. Bank, announced Gunjan Kedia will be its new president, reporting to Andy Cecere, who will retain the title of Chairman and CEO.In this role, Kedia, 53, will oversee the company’s three business lines, ensuring a... Read Story

Comerica Incorporated announced Floyd Kessler has been named to the new role of Executive Vice President, Chief Business Risk and Controls Officer. Kessler will report to Peter Sefzik, Chief Banking Officer.Kessler will lead the Business Risk and... Read Story

Hilltop Holdings Inc. announced Erik Yohe has been named Chief Strategy Officer of the company’s banking subsidiary, PlainsCapital Bank, while Walter Clarke has been named the Bank’s Chief Financial Officer.“I am proud to welcome Erik and Walter to... Read Story

Christopher J Murphy III, Chairman and CEO of 1st Source Corporation and Chairman of 1st Source Bank announced that as part of 1st Source’s long-term succession planning, the Board of 1st Source promoted Andrea G. Short to President of 1st Source... Read Story

As Gordon Brothers, global asset experts, continues to expand its lending business, the firm has welcomed Mark Bohntinsky as Global Head of Credit.Bohntinsky oversees Gordon Brothers’ credit quality, setting portfolio strategy and partnering with key... Read Story

Sunflower Bank announced it has hired four experienced commercial banking teams in Southern California. Southern California’s commercial banking market will be the largest market for Sunflower Bank and provides an opportunity to continue the... Read Story

LTi Technology Solutions (LTi) announced Mallory Smith has joined the LTi team as Account Manager. Mallory brings to the role experience in sales, account management, as well as digital marketing and operations. Most recently, Mallory served as Sales... Read Story

Triumph Financial, Inc. announced the appointment of Jamie Paterson as the Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer – Banking Operations of its TBK Bank, SSB subsidiary. In his role, Paterson will be responsible for overseeing operational... Read Story

Northland Capital Financial Services announced it has hired Tasha Fischer as an Account Executive.“My values align perfectly with Northland Capital’s, emphasizing positive relationships, teamwork and a touch of fun,” Fischer said.The company said... Read Story

Jon Kicklighter joined SLR Equipment Finance as Senior Vice President of Risk – Vendor Focus. Kicklighter comes to SLR Equipment Finance with more than 15 years of experience in the banking/finance industry. In his new role, Kicklighter will use his... Read Story

Civista Bancshares, Inc. (Civista) announced Ian Whinnem will join the company as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer effective June 3. He will be a member of Civista's Executive Leadership Team reporting to President and Chief Executive... Read Story

Honour Capital co-founders Brian Slipka and Shea Huston announced the launch of a new company focused on agriculture finance: Honour Ag.“Since launching Honour Capital in 2020, we have experienced phenomenal growth, especially in input finance,” said... Read Story

LTi Technology Solutions (LTi) announced the promotion of Adam Taylor to the role of Vice President Software Engineering. In his new role, Taylor assumes oversight of all LTi software engineering initiatives across the organization, encompassing... Read Story

Moritt Hock & Hamroff announced the addition of three attorneys continuing the growth that the firm has experienced over the past year. Nafisa Ahmed joins as an Associate in the firm's Not-For-Profit Group and Natalia Thomas joins as Counsel in the... Read Story

The following members of the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) were elected to leadership positions as officers and directors:  Christopher A. Ward of Polsinelli (Wilmington, Del.) has become ABI President for a one-year term, succeeding Soneet R.... Read Story

With the successful launch of AP Equipment Financing’s Fleet and Mobility Division, the company is strategically expanding its team with the recent addition of Geliene Ovsak as VP of Strategic Alliances & Sourcing. Geliene brings over 30 years of... Read Story

Joel Mikolich, President of Equipment Finance Division at Horizon Bank, announced Mya Roeun as Funding Manager in the Equipment Finance Division. With over five years of specialized experience in Equipment Finance and a total of 12 years in finance... Read Story

First Citizens Bank announced that its Middle Market Banking group has named Sana Moheet as a Relationship Manager focused on building new business in Texas and the surrounding areas.Moheet will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a... Read Story

SLR Equipment Finance announced Douglas Slagle has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Direct Sales. Slagle will help grow SLR Equipment Finance’s leasing and lending activities in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Utah... Read Story

Leasepath has added Stefany Rojas and Anne Jenkins to key leadership roles, strengthening market position and innovation.Stefany Rojas, Executive Director and Vice President of Client RelationsLeasepath, a provider of innovative financial technology... Read Story

CF Bankshares Inc., the parent of CFBank, NA, on behalf of Brad Ringwald, CFBank President, and Tim O'Dell, CEO, announced the recent additions of the following three key leaders, in the CFBank Commercial Banking Division.Shanda Miller joined CFBank... Read Story

Fleet Advantage announced Hadley Benton, Executive Vice President of Business Development, Guy Crump, Vice President of Strategic Fleet Solutions, and Kirsten Babb, Fleet Procurement Manager, have achieved their National Private Truck Council (NPTC)... Read Story

Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the largest non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North America, announced it is launching a new division and introducing additional financing solutions customized for... Read Story

MAZO Capital Solutions, a provider of commercial financing, announced the appointment of John Pfister, CLFP as Chief Executive Officer."After spearheading a six-month multi-industry search for a Chief Executive Officer, it became overwhelmingly clear... Read Story

eCapital Corp. a provider of financing to small and medium-sized businesses across North America and the U.K., announced Edward Irvin as the newest member of its business development team. Irvin's appointment strengthens the company's presence in the... Read Story

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, announced Greg Tamberlane has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Head of Commercial Bank Operations New York, continuing to lead the expansion of... Read Story

WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation, announced the hire of Brooke Moyer as Senior Vice President and Director of Loan Syndications, reporting to Jim Gise, SVP, Middle Market, Syndications and Capital Markets. In his role... Read Story

First Horizon Corporation announced Thomas Hung, Executive Vice President, Head of Franchise Finance, will be named Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2024. Hung will succeed Susan Springfield, Senior Executive... Read Story

Wintrust Financial Corporation and Macatawa Bank Corporation (Macatawa) jointly announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for Wintrust to acquire Macatawa in an all-stock transaction. Macatawa is the parent company of Macatawa... Read Story

Stearns Bank announced the appointment of two accomplished professionals to its executive team. Marlice Johnson joins Stearns Bank as Chief Brand Officer, while Maggie Rivera assumes the role of Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and... Read Story

Meridian Bank announced the appointment of Patrick Hart to the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. As part of the bank’s Chester County team, he’ll partner with commercial and industrial organizations throughout that community.Hart... Read Story

Post Road Equipment Finance (PREF, formerly known as Encina Equipment Finance) announced Linda Jacobson has joined its Operations team as Vice President.In her new role with PREF, Jacobson will be responsible for key operations functions related to... Read Story

First Horizon Corporation announced Tracy Bell has been promoted to the Chief Investment Officer of First Horizon Advisors Inc., the Wealth Management subsidiary of First Horizon. In this role, Bell will lead the First Horizon Advisors investment... Read Story

GreatAmerica Financial Services announced the promotion of Mitch Leahy to Vice President and General Manager, Office Equipment Group. In this role, Leahy will lead the strategic direction of the Office Equipment business unit, ensuring the mutual... Read Story

After a 52-year career, including the last 17 years at U.S. Bank, Tony Cracchiolo announced his decision to retire in July. In the coming months, U.S. Bank will conduct a search for a new leader of U.S. Bank Equipment Finance.  Since he joined U.S.... Read Story

First Horizon Corporation announced the naming of Martin de Laureal as President of First Horizon Advisors, Inc. the Wealth Management subsidiary of First Horizon, and head of Private Banking for the company. In his new role, de Laureal's... Read Story

LTi Technology Solutions (LTi) announced the promotion of Travis Carroll to the position of Vice President Information Technology.In this elevated role, Carroll assumes responsibility for maintaining oversight of critical IT functions, while also... Read Story

Customers Bank, the $22 billion asset subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, has onboarded 10 experienced commercial and business banking teams in New York, California and Nevada. The hiring drive is expected to accelerate the Bank’s deposit growth... Read Story

Michael Hawkins has joined the Summit Funding Group team as a Regional Sales Manager covering the Northeast Region and focusing on vendor business in the material handling and construction spaces.Hawkins brings over 25 years of experience in the... Read Story

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has promoted Joe Massaroni to Managing Director, Eastern Regional Sales Manager.In his new role, Massaroni leads the eastern regional business development team. He will continue to work closely with... Read Story

Banc of California, a wholly owned subsidiary of Banc of California Inc., announced it has promoted several leaders in Community Banking, which provides in-market relationship lending and treasury management solutions through its network of branches... Read Story

FirstBank named Adam Sands the Chief Banking Officer (CBO). Sands will assume the majority of the responsibilities formerly held by the company’s President, including supporting the bank’s markets, customers, loan and deposit production as well as... Read Story

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, continue to move into New York City with the hiring of Andrew F. Corrado and more than 10 teams of commercial and private bankers. Corrado, fresh off... Read Story

Hyper Valuation Services, LLC (HVS), a division of HYPERAMS, LLC announced Jarrett Levy has joined the firm as Director of Business Development. In his new role at HVS, Levy will focus on driving continued and future sales growth of HVS’ appraisal... Read Story

AP Equipment Financing has increased Q1 2024 funding volume by 16.3 percent, compared to Q1 in 2023. AP is projecting success in 2024 driven by industry expansions and targeted origination strategies. AP recently onboarded Mike Snyder as Senior... Read Story

ATEL Capital Group (ACG), a multi-billion-dollar financial services firm focusing on venture debt, equipment leasing, and real estate has announced four new team members as part of its strategy to meet growing demand for debt financing of... Read Story

According to a Reuters report, JPMorgan Chase reorganized the leadership in its global banking division, installing new leaders in capital markets and investment banking, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Thursday.According to the report, the... Read Story

First Northern Bank announced the appointment of Brett Hamilton as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. Retiring Chief Credit Officer, Joe Danelson, will serve as Executive Vice President to ensure a smooth transition and... Read Story

Wingspire Equipment Finance, a provider of equipment financing solutions, announced the appointment of Craig Shipley as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). He brings to the team a wealth of experience in sales and operations leadership and a well... Read Story

CSI Leasing, Inc. (CSI) announced officer promotions.Catalina Gomez, Vice President, European Pricing and Portfolio Manager. Previously European portfolio and pricing manager, Gomez will continue to provide pricing guidelines and support the European... Read Story

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, announced Joanne Galiardi has joined its commercial banking team as a Senior Managing Director. With the bank’s expanded footprint in New York City... Read Story

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, announced that Dawn Kasulke has been appointed to lead a team of experienced commercial bankers as a Senior Managing Director, Team Leader, for Peapack... Read Story

Amur Equipment Finance, Inc. announced the appointment of Rich Chenitz as its Chief Commercial Officer.With over 35 years of experience, Chenitz brings a wealth of knowledge and a decorated history of driving vendor relationship and origination... Read Story

Encina Private Credit (EPC) announced two key new senior hires to the originations team to expand the platform’s business development efforts.  Mark Patchell joined EPC as Senior Managing Director, and Brian Tammaro was added as Managing... Read Story

LTi Technology Solutions (LTi) announced the promotion of Jenny Jarose to Vice President Human Resources and Administration. With her extensive background in the industry, Jarose will oversee the comprehensive functions of both the Human Resources... Read Story

Cadence Bank announced changes to its organizational structure, as well as new and increased responsibilities for several key executives, that will build on the company's success, create efficiencies and position it for future growth.Hank Holmes... Read Story

FinWise Bancorp, parent company of FinWise Bank, announced the appointment of Jim Noone to President along with the hiring and appointment of Robert Wahlman as Chief Financial Officer. Wahlman will succeed Javvis Jacobson, who will remain with the... Read Story

Premier Truck Rental (PTR), a nationwide custom work truck and trailer rental company, announced Matt Rademacher has joined the team as the Michiana Territory Manager. In this role, he will spearhead efforts to assist contractors with their truck and... Read Story

American Momentum Bank has hired Collin Simmons as Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager. Simmons is an Odess, TX native who entered the banking industry in 2021. He will serve clients in the Midland-Odessa market in Texas."We are excited... Read Story

DLL announced the expansion of its U.S. Transportation team, adding Melissa Biebel, CLFP, as a Senior Account Manager, eMobility and Daniel Mushat as Account Manager, Transportation. DLL has provided financial solutions to the transportation sector... Read Story

LTi Technology Solutions announced the promotion of Brett Blankenship to Vice President of Customer Support. A valued member of LTi's team since 2016, he brings a wealth of experience in the equipment finance industry, with expertise in application... Read Story

TAB Bank has appointed Justin Hatch as its Chief Lending Officer. In his new role, Hatch will oversee the lending activities of TAB Bank’s working capital lending products, including asset-based lending, factoring, lending partnerships, lender... Read Story

Western Alliance Bank announced the appointment of Katie McDowell and Jon VanDerMeid to the organization’s Commercial and Industrial Banking team. McDowell assumes the role of Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager to support the organization’s... Read Story

First Resource Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for First Resource Bank, announced the promotion of Lee Herzer to Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer, effective April 1. Herzer brings 20 years of extensive experience in the banking... Read Story

Webster Financial Corporation, the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A., announced that after 13 years with the company, Glenn MacInnes intends to retire from his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). MacInnes will... Read Story

Wintrust Commercial Finance (WCF) announced the promotion of two Executive Vice President-level roles. Brian DeRusha has been promoted from SVP to EVP, Director of Asset Management, and Ron Horner has been elevated from SVP to EVP, General Counsel.... Read Story

Equipment finance fintech Tamarack Technology has expanded its sales team with the addition of Senior Account Executive Corey Ashline and Business Development Representative Whitney Horan. The dedicated sales team members will support the company’s... Read Story

Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Berkshire Bank, announced Torrance Childs, former President of Private Banking at Boston Private Bank & Trust, to the Company as Chief Commercial Deposit Officer. In his new role, Childs will focus... Read Story

M&T Bank Corporation announced it has appointed Sarah Knakmuhs as chief communications officer.In this newly created role, Knakmuhs will continue to evolve and mature M&T's communication platforms and capabilities to enhance the bank's profile and... Read Story

Channel, a full-service independent lender, announced the appointment of Rob Ceribelli as President. In this role, Ceribelli spearheads daily operations, streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and implementing strategies to boost overall... Read Story

Cisco Systems Capital, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc., and the company’s global captive finance business, named Nick Small as President. He will lead the company's global captive finance business. As a trusted advisor, Cisco... Read Story

TAB Bank announced the promotion of Terri Lins as Chief Credit Officer, effective immediately. Lins has been an integral part of the TAB Bank team for more than a decade, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Senior Credit Officer.As... Read Story

Fleet Advantage announced President and CEO Brian Holland, CMO Katerina Jones, and Fleet and Transaction Analyst Joseph Rugare were selected as 2024 Pros To Know Award winners by Supply & Demand Chain Executive; with Marketing Assistant Tracy Derival... Read Story

Comerica Bank named Tim Maiden Senior Vice President, Group Manager for its Southern Dallas Business Banking Team. He will report to Corey Bailey, Executive Vice President, Executive Director, Middle Market & Business Banking.Maiden will lead a team... Read Story

Trifleet Leasing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chicago-based GATX Corporation, announced that Robin Pol has been appointed as managing director, effective March 1, 2024.“I am pleased to announce Robin’s promotion,” said Thomas A. Ellman, executive... Read Story

Joel Mikolich, Horizon Bank’s President, Equipment Finance Division, announced Steve Post as the Capital and Middle Markets Manager. Post’s focus will be on lower middle market and small ticket opportunities in Horizon’s portfolio and transactional... Read Story

WSFS Bank announced the hire of Jamie Tranfalia as Senior Vice President and Senior Middle Market Team Leader, reporting to Jim Gise, Senior Vice President, Middle Market, Syndications and Capital Markets.In his role, Tranfalia will support and... Read Story

PNC Bank announced Michael Thomas has been named head of Corporate & Institutional Banking (C&IB). Based in Pittsburgh, Thomas will report to Michael P. Lyons, president. Thomas succeeds Lyons in the role, after Lyons was appointed President Feb. 20.... Read Story

Restaurant lending and franchise finance veteran Michael Record joined Northwest Bank as Executive Vice President, head of restaurant and franchise finance. In this new role, Record will build out Northwest's restaurant and franchise finance business... Read Story

HSBC announced the appointment of Andrew Fullam as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the U.S. and Americas. In this role, he will be responsible for the region’s financial operations, including accounting, regulatory reporting, stress testing and... Read Story

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) announced the appointment of Mark Corteil as Chief Risk Officer for the Americas Division.In this role, Corteil will serve on the Americas executive team and lead the firm in developing and maintaining a... Read Story

Transervice Logistics Inc., a provider of customized fleet maintenance and transportation solutions, has named Byron Park as Director of Business Development, Southeast.The transportation industry veteran will be managing all sales opportunities for... Read Story

Global Jet Capital has appointed Mike Christie to Head of Sales for the Americas. He will succeed Steve Day, who is stepping down after more than eight years with the company.Most recently, Christie served as Vice President Sales – Western U.S. and... Read Story

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Dime Community Bank, continues to execute its growth plan and announced the launch of a National Deposits Group.The National Deposits Group will expand Dime’s capabilities into several new... Read Story

Joel Mikolich, Horizon Bank’s President, Equipment Finance Division, announced Brian Jankins as Vice President, Sales Manager.With over three decades of expertise in the Commercial Equipment Finance Industry, Jankins brings a wealth of experience... Read Story

Rush Enterprises, Inc., which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, announced Michael McRoberts, Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of the Company, will step down from his role as... Read Story

CIBC President and CEO Victor Dodig announced senior leadership appointments to support the bank's continued execution of its client-focused strategy, deepen its leadership capabilities and enable continued business momentum."Across our bank, we have... Read Story