BMO Harris Bank announced that Tim Bruckner has been appointed Arizona Regional Manager, Commercial Banking. Bruckner, who most recently held a leadership position with the Arizona team, will now focus on leading the entire team and growing the business throughout the Southwest.

Bruckner has an extensive breadth of knowledge in credit, risk management, leasing, sales and equipment finance. He has held senior positions with BMO Harris Bank, Banc of America Leasing & Capital and with GE Capital in the commercial mid-market space.

Over the past several months, Bruckner has been acquiring key talent to help bolster the Arizona team. He has hired lenders with experience in technical underwriting, dealer-sponsored structured finance, and industry-specific skills including healthcare, transportation and food distribution.

Bruckner has more than 20 years in the financial services industry. He has been with BMO Harris Bank since 2006. Bruckner's key experience includes: president of M&I Equipment Finance, National Product Head for Healthcare with Banc of America Leasing & Capital, and Senior Vice President - Regional Underwriting Manager for GE Capital.

Bruckner received his BS in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska and his MBA, specializing in finance, from Creighton University. He has also achieved a Six Sigma Black Belt.