Key Equipment Finance, a division of KeyBank and one of the largest bank-owned equipment finance providers in the U.S., has named Chuck Sharbrough Senior Vice President and Director for Food, Beverage and Agriculture.

In this role, Sharbrough will be responsible for middle market and large corporate growth in the food and beverage manufacturing, processing and distribution sector, and the agribusiness processing operations and equipment sector nationwide.

“Chuck has more than 30 years of experience and a strong track record of success, including specialized knowledge in the equipment financing needs of food and beverage manufacturers and agriculture businesses,” said Deborah B. Brown, Senior Vice President, Large Corporate and Great Lakes Regional Sales Director. “His leadership skills and strategic vision will be a great addition to our results-oriented team, and I look forward to working with him to expand our offerings in these important markets.”

Before joining Key Equipment Finance, Sharbrough was National Sales Manager and Senior Vice President at Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, with previous roles as Regional Territory Manager and Vice President. This followed positions as National Cross Sell Leader and Senior Vice President at GE Capital, where he progressed from Regional Sales Manager and Senior Vice President, and Senior Account Representative and Vice President.
 
Sharbrough has a bachelor’s degree in organizational and behavioral communications from California State University Long Beach.