Michael Johnson has joined NFS Leasing, Inc. as Chief Restructuring Officer, Equipment Finance. The move demonstrates NFS Leasing’s continued focus and commitment as The Story Lender serving the challenged credit customer throughout the entire customer lifecycle.  

“We’re pleased to welcome Mike Johnson to our leadership team.  As a story lender, listening to the customer story and situation to find a customized finance solution, is what we do every day. Carrying that approach through each aspect of the business, including restructuring, is critical to serving our customers in the most difficult of times,” said Cliff Rucker, Chief Executive Officer, NFS Leasing.

Johnson is an accomplished legal executive with a proven track record of structuring, managing and closing business acquisitions, asset-based financing and complex corporate debt financings. Prior to joining NFS Leasing he served as Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Beacon Rail Leasing, Inc.  Earlier in his career he was Managing Director at Amherst Advisors PLLC and Vice President, Senior Counsel at BTMU Capital Corporation.  Johnson can be reached at michaelJ@nfsleasing.com.