SLR Capital Partners, Webster Bank add to ranks in July

Multiple equipment finance operations have added new leadership as they bolster staff in July.

Additionally, 13 professionals completed the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s two-day curriculum in June and ELFA’s exam, according to a July LinkedIn post.

According to the post, those passing the test included of Gulf Coast Bank and Trust; Jake Domres and John Kounalis of Trans Lease Inc.; Ali Kaddou of VFS LLC; Abigail King and Daan of Huntington Equipment Finance; S. Ann Marshall of Solifi; Dan Reveles of Hyundai Capital America; Mariana Robeaux of KLC Financial LLC; Tranh Tran of TrinityRail Leasing & Management Services; Jerell Vincent Puyot of Fifth Third Bank, National Association; Jacob Williams of Magnolia Bank; and Cameron Meade of ELFA.

SLR Capital Partners

Scottie Bevill was named a senior adviser of New York City-based lender SLR Capital Partners, according to a July 17 company release.

“Scottie’s experience and insights will be invaluable as we continue to focus on delivering best-in-class private credit products to our investors and flexible financing solutions to our borrowers,” SLR co-founders, Michael Gross and Bruce Spohler, said in the release.

Bevill previously worked as a senior investment officer for the state of Illinois, where he focused on global income strategies for the teachers’ retirement system. He has more than 30 years of investment experience, according to the release.

SLR’s equipment finance division comprises around 30 professionals and specializes in manufacturing, construction and transportation, according to a company website.

Webster Bank

Jason Soto was named co-chair of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Council at Stamford, Conn.-based lender Webster Bank, according to a July 18 company release.

Soto also serves as the lender’s executive vice president and chief credit officer.

Webster Financial, the bank’s holding company, also appointed William Neal Holland as executive vice president, finance and chief financial officer, according to a July 15 company release.

Holland has worked in finance since 1999, previously working at Bank of America, First Republic Bank and Union Bank, according to his LinkedIn profile.

William “Bill” Haas was also named as a member of the company and bank’s board of directors, the July 15 release stated.

Webster Bank holds more than $70 billion in assets, according to the company website.

Orion First

Gig Harbor, Wash.-based lender Orion First promoted Paul Marcoe to chief operating officer and appointed RJ Grimshaw as chief revenue officer, according to a July 12 company release.

Marcoe has been with Orion First for more than eight years, previously as chief technology officer. He also previously worked at Mintaka Financial and Financial Pacific Leasing, according to his LinkedIn profile.

Grimshaw has worked in finance since 1997, previously serving as vice president for EverBank, vice president for Key Equipment Finance, a board member for the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, CEO of UniFi EF and CEO of Able Leadership.

Orion First provides commercial loan and lease services for equipment, according to its website.

Sunwest Bank

Robert Faver was named managing director of commercial banking for Sandy, Utah-based lender Sunwest Bank, according to a July LinkedIn post.

Faver previously worked at Bank One, M&I Bank and UMB Bank.

Sunwest Bank provides equipment financing for manufacturing, transportation, healthcare and agriculture, among others, according to its company website. It also provides financing for commercial solar leasing.