SLR Equipment Finance, formerly known as Nations Equipment Finance, announced Erik Harke has joined the company as a Vice President of Business Development. Harke will help grow SLR Equipment Finance’s leasing and lending activities in the West Coast region of the U.S.
 
Harke began his career with Jules and Associates. He most recently was with Alliance Funding Group in Tustin, CA. Harke brings more than five years of account development, client relations and contract negotiation.

“I look forward to bringing my experience working with middle market companies across the West Coast region to SLR Equipment Finance,” Harke said. “SLR has established itself as a leader in providing unique and creative financing solutions to its partner clients. I look forward to growing SLR’s presence by working with middle market companies, intermediaries, corporate finance advisors and industrial focused private equity sponsors.”

Randy Hicks, Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Operations Officer, said, “We welcome Harke to SLR Equipment Finance. He has a terrific track record of working with companies to provide the necessary capital so clients can achieve their business goals and objectives. Erik will enhance our ability to build lasting relationships with new and existing customers now and in the future.”