Capital One Bank announced a further expansion of its Equipment Finance business, with the appointment of 13 new team members. These new professionals average nearly 20 years of experience in banking and equipment leasing and financing, bringing insights and specialized expertise across a variety of industries. The team is led by Dan McKew, Senior Vice President, Capital One Bank.
 
The Equipment Finance team is rapidly assuming a leading role in the market by providing tailored financing services for equipment purchases, including industry-specific equipment, new or used equipment, and refinancing of existing equipment across the United States. Capital One Bank’s equipment finance solutions include term loans, finance leases, tax leases, and terminal rental adjustment clause (TRAC) leases with a focus on transactions that range from $500,000 to $50,000,000. 
 
“We are delighted to welcome these talented and experienced professionals to Capital One Bank,” said Dan McKew. “In the last two months, we have added more than 20 new hires to this group across the country, and this expanded, world-class team allows us to offer the best solutions, expertise and capabilities to our clients.”
 
“This is a very exciting time for our Equipment Finance team,” said Dean Graham, President of Commercial and Specialty Finance, Capital One Bank. “Our momentum is attracting great people, and the experience, leadership, and deep industry knowledge of our new colleagues is just what we need to help drive our growth nationwide.”
 
The new team members, all based in Towson, Maryland, include:

• Lorraine Carpenter, Assistant Vice President – Lorraine brings more than 37 years of banking experience, 17 of those in equipment finance. She most recently worked at SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp. She will be responsible for documenting direct commercial transactions.

• Rich Cumbers, Vice President – Rich has 30 years of experience in the commercial banking industry, with the last 10 years focused on equipment financing. He joins the Capital One Bank team from SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp. Rich will be responsible for the underwriting of equipment finance requests for commercial customers.

• Rick Dusek, Vice President – Rick has 23 years of equipment management experience. He joins the Capital One Bank team from SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp. Rick is an Accredited Senior Certified Appraiser with ASA.

• Melissa Espey, Associate – Melissa has 15 years of experience in banking and leasing. She most recently worked with SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp. and has joined the Equipment Finance team as a Booking and Funding Associate.

• Greg Faherty, Vice President – Greg has more than seven years of experience working in the equipment finance industry. He joins Capital One Bank from SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp. Greg is responsible for handling air-, rail- and vessel-related financings. 

• Mary Geiger, Assistant Vice President – Mary has more than 30 years of bank accounting experience, with nearly 20 of those in the equipment finance industry. She previously worked at SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp. Mary will be responsible for funding and booking transactions.

• Annette Grzymala, Assistant Vice President – Annette brings more than 28 years of experience in the equipment finance industry to Capital One Bank. She joins the Equipment Finance team from United Capital Business Lending. Annette will be responsible for the documentation and closing of funded transactions.

• Andrew Henry, Assistant Vice President – Andrew joins Capital One Bank with more than 12 years of equipment finance experience. He most recently worked at SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp. and will be responsible for Pre-Fund Audit.

• Chad Kolb, Vice President – Chad joins the Equipment Finance team with eight years in the equipment leasing industry. He previously worked at STEFL and will be working as a commercial underwriter.

• Eric Moore, Senior Vice President – Eric brings more than 20 years of experience in credit and risk management to Capital One Bank. He most recently worked at SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp. Eric is responsible for supporting Capital One Equipment Finance in the evaluation of new credits and portfolio management.

• Candice Sjolander, Assistant Vice President – Candice brings 13 years of documentation experience to the team. She most recently worked at SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp. Candice will be responsible for the documentation of direct and indirect commercial equipment leases and loans.

• Maddy Small, Administrative Assistant – Maddy has more than 13 years of experience supporting executives in the banking industry.  She joins Capital One Bank from SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp.  Maddy will support the Senior Vice Presidents of the Capital One Equipment Finance Corp.

• Joan Templeton, Assistant Vice President – Joan has more than 12 years of experience in equipment management. She joins Capital One Bank from SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp. Joan will be responsible for managing customer payoffs, renewals and remarketing of off-lease equipment.

Capital One Bank’s Commercial and Specialty Finance Business serves clients through a team of more than 200 associates who have expertise in technology, healthcare, security and defense, asset based lending, rediscount finance, municipal finance, and equipment leasing and finance.