Key Equipment Finance announced it has named Steven G. Clyne as Northeast regional sales manager. In this role, Clyne will be responsible for generating small-to mid-ticket IT equipment leasing and finance sales volume in the Northeast region through national channel programs and regional business development efforts.

“Steve brings 16 years of multifaceted experience in business development, portfolio and relationship management, and structured finance,” said Brent Broussard, vice president of sales, information technology, at Key Equipment Finance. “I look forward to working with Steve to provide superior IT equipment leasing and financing solutions to this important Northeast regional market.”

Prior to joining Key, Clyne was Northeast regional sales manager for Leaf Commercial Capital. Previously, he was a director at Patriot Funding Corp., national sales manager at CIT Group Inc., and held a variety of sales and management positions at Citicorp Vendor Finance.

Clyne has a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Delaware.

Key Equipment Finance is one of the largest bank-based equipment finance providers in the U.S. The company provides tailored equipment lease and finance solutions for commercial clients and government entities. Through its vendor services unit, equipment finance programs are developed for manufacturers, distributors and resellers in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Key Equipment Finance also provides lease capital markets support for corporations looking to optimize risk and revenue.