Huntington Equipment Finance announced that Patricia Clifford has joined the Equipment Finance group as head of Syndication, Structuring and Pricing.

Clifford brings more than 20 years of equipment finance industry experience to Huntington, including commercial leasing, indirect originations, capital markets, credit underwriting, and business development.

In her new role, Clifford will be responsible for pricing and structuring for Huntington Equipment Finance, as well as growing lease syndication capabilities.

Before joining Huntington, Clifford was vice president of third party origination for First Financial Corporate Services and vice president of business development for Commonwealth Capital Corporation. Additionally, she was senior vice president, syndication and product manager for Chase Equipment Leasing, a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase, and manager of contracts and administration for Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation.

Clifford will be based at Huntington headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.