Nations Equipment Finance, LLC (“Nations”) announced that Jerry Claret has joined the company as Senior Vice President - Sales. In this role, Jerry will be responsible for Nation’s lease and loan origination activities in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Oklahoma.

Jerry has over 30 years’ experience in the equipment finance industry and prior to joining Nations served as Business Development Manager at ENGS Commercial Finance. He previously held positions at Old Florida National Bank, Equify Financial, LLC, People’s United Equipment Finance Corp. and CitiCapital Commercial Corporation.

“What attracted me to Nations was their management. The company is managed by finance professionals that have operated at the highest levels of commercial lending. They have experience through several economic cycles and in many industries. In tough times, a company has to be flexible and adapt to change and Nations gets it. I am very excited to be a part of such a talented team,” Claret said.

"We are committed to providing equipment finance solutions across a variety of asset types and industries throughout the U.S. and Canada. Jerry’s expertise and deep knowledge of equipment financing and the equipment industry will be an invaluable asset serving our customers," commented Ed Stolarski, Executive Vice President of Nations Equipment Finance. “Jerry brings experience, passion and a unique perspective to our business. We are thrilled to have him join the team.”

Claret will work out of the company's Hattiesburg, Mississippi office.