The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association awarded Paul Bent, senior managing director at The Alta Group, the Edward A. Groobert Award for Legal Excellence in recognition of his significant contributions to the association and the equipment finance industry. read more

MAY 7, 2024 - 6:50 am

Maxim Commercial Capital promoted Fernando Rodriguez to director, vendor sales. In his new role, Rodriguez manages vendor relationships, business origination and sales for Maxim’s truck and equipment financing divisions. read more

MAY 7, 2024 - 6:49 am

Flushing Financial, the parent holding company for Flushing Bank, added a dedicated team to expand SBA lending nationwide. This initiative underscores the company’s commitment to fostering economic growth and providing tailored financial solutions to small businesses. read more

MAY 7, 2024 - 6:48 am

U.S. Bancorp hired Gunjan Kedia as its new president, reporting to Andy Cecere, who will retain the title of chairman and CEO. In this role, Kedia will oversee the company’s three business lines, ensuring a shared focus on growth and holistic client experiences across its entire network. read more

MAY 6, 2024 - 6:59 am

Charles River Development, a State Street company, appointed Vinayak (Vin) Bhat as senior vice president, head of Asia Pacific, where he will be responsible for all business oversight within the region and collaboration with State Street Alpha. read more

MAY 6, 2024 - 6:57 am

F&M Bank, an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, appointed Andrew Briggs as chairman of the board of both the company and the bank. Current board chairman Jack Johnson will retire later this month. read more

MAY 6, 2024 - 6:57 am

As part of 1st Source’s long-term succession planning, the company promoted Andrea G. Short to president. Prior to this promotion, she served as executive vice president of the organization, and she will continue to serve as president and CEO of 1st Source Bank. read more

MAY 3, 2024 - 6:53 am

Sunflower Bank hired four commercial banking teams as it expands in Southern California. James Canepa, who joined Sunflower Bank in April, will lead the new teams as executive vice president and regional president. read more

MAY 3, 2024 - 6:53 am

LTi Technology Solutions hired Mallory Smith as account manager. Smith has experience in sales and account management, as well as digital marketing and operations. Most recently, Smith served as sales account manager at Aston Carter, a global provider of finance and accounting talent. read more

MAY 2, 2024 - 6:51 am

Blank Rome opened a new office in Boston, anchored by 13 partners with corporate, finance, mergers and acquisitions, tax, litigation, and cannabis practices. In addition, 12 associates and several other businesses professionals joined the new office. read more

MAY 2, 2024 - 6:50 am

Aircraft asset manager Aviation Capital Group promoted Rob Downes to the newly created position of senior vice president and chief investment officer and John Nally to vice president and head of aircraft trading. read more

MAY 2, 2024 - 6:50 am

Jon Kicklighter joined SLR Equipment Finance as senior vice president of risk with a vendor focus. Kicklighter was most recently credit and risk manager in North America at Volvo Financial Services, where he primarily focused on supporting large-ticket retail and wholesale transactions as well as portfolio management functions. read more

MAY 1, 2024 - 6:42 am

Ian Whinnem will join Civista Bancshares, the parent company of Civista Bank, as senior vice president and CFO on June 3. Whinnem spent the past seven years as senior vice president and director of profitability management and capital utilization for Huntington Bancshares. read more

MAY 1, 2024 - 6:39 am

Horizon Bank hired Tami Doom as small-ticket credit manager. Doom’s responsibilities will include reviewing credit analyses to ensure compliance with policy guidelines, assessing business credit reports and serving as a key facilitator for Horizon Equipment Finance Services' credit committee. read more

MAY 1, 2024 - 6:39 am

Triumph Financial appointed Jamie Paterson executive vice president and chief operating officer of banking operations of its TBK Bank subsidiary. Paterson joined TBK Bank with more than 20 years of financial services operations leadership experience. Prior to coming to TBK Bank, Paterson served for 16 years with Barclays. read more

MAY 1, 2024 - 6:38 am