Stonebriar Commercial Finance announced Ben Carapezzi has joined the company as Director of Originations. Based in Plano, TX, Carapezzi will cultivate new and existing relationships to source fixed asset secured loan and lease opportunities.

Prior to joining Stonebriar, Carapezzi co-founded and managed Agrius Capital Partners, an originator and placement agent of secured loans and leases. His earlier experience also includes originations roles with Nations Equipment Finance. Carapezzi holds a Bachelor of Science in marketing from Roger Williams University.

“Ben’s marketing acumen and passion for helping clients will serve Stonebriar well as we continue to grow and diversify our market share in the Northeast,” said Kyle Parks, Stonebriar’s Head of Direct Originations.

“I am excited to join what is now the largest independent commercial finance company in the U.S.,” Carapezzi said. “As the economy reopens and businesses recommit to growth initiatives, I look forward to bringing to market Stonebriar’s unique perspectives on asset essentiality, creative approach to transaction structuring, and ability to independently underwrite and fund large ticket term loans and leases.”