Cole Taylor Equipment Finance, a subsidiary of Cole Taylor Bank, announces the opening of a new office in San Clemente, California. Industry veteran Jeffrey M. Giannelli has been hired to oversee the new office and will be responsible for building client relationships and developing new lease originations.

Mr. Giannelli has 16 years of direct sales experience for industry-leading financial institutions, most recently in national sales with Axis Capital in Dana Point, California.  Prior to that, he held sales and leadership positions with major financial organizations including US Bank Equipment Finance, RBS Asset Finance, Fleet Capital Corporation and GE Capital.

“We are thrilled to expand our operations to the west coast and to have Jeff on board,” said Edward J. Dahlka, Jr., President of Cole Taylor Equipment Finance.  “His experience in corporate finance is quite broad, and his track record in business development speaks for itself. We expect Jeff to play a key role in the growth of our company as our national expansion continues.”

Cole Taylor Equipment Finance is a subsidiary of Cole Taylor Bank, a commercial bank headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Taylor Capital Group, Inc.  Cole Taylor Equipment Finance seeks direct equipment lending opportunities and syndicated deals in the $3,000,000 to $20,000,000 range. The company can also provide access to the full range of business banking products and services offered by Cole Taylor Bank.