Cole Taylor Equipment Finance (CTEF), a subsidiary of Cole Taylor Bank, announces a major expansion of its national equipment leasing and financing business with the addition of five key business development professionals, considerably expanding the company’s footprint across the United States as the company cont¬inues to aggressively pursue new business.
 
Joining the firm are industry veterans Larry A. Lehman, Andrew L. Kirsch, Michael Cornacchia, Jeffrey Wenrich, and Joe Boles.

Each will be responsible for new business development efforts within his respective territory and for bringing Cole Taylor’s expertise in equipment leasing and financing to an expanded audience across the country.

“Our commitment to expanding our business and solidifying our presence in the leasing ¬market nationwide is demonstrated by the addition of these new direct sales reps. This is definitely going to get us closer to our customer,” said Edward A. Dahlka, Jr., president of Cole Taylor Equipment Finance. “Larry, Andrew, Michael, Jeffrey, and Joe are respected industry professionals and we are delighted to have them play a key role in the growth of our business.”
 
Cole Taylor Equipment Finance Cole Taylor Equipment Finance is a subsidiary of Cole Taylor Bank. Cole Taylor Equipment Finance seeks direct equipment lending opportunities and syndicated deals in the $2 million to $20 million range.