Utica Equipment Finance, a provider of equipment-based term loans and leases to companies throughout North America, announced Michael McClendon has joined the firm as Managing Director of Sales. Based in Oklahoma, he will be responsible for sourcing and developing client and referral relationships throughout the United States.

“We’re excited to welcome Michael to the team,” said Ed Stolarski, President of Utica Equipment Finance. “As a seasoned finance professional, he will leverage his 30-plus years of experience and deep knowledge to helps us further expand our footprint. His presence deepens the bench of resources we can offer clients.”

With over 30 years of corporate finance experience he has originated, structured, and syndicated a myriad of equipment finance, commercial real estate, and asset-backed securitization products. Prior to joining Utica Equipment Finance, he held sales and management positions with NFS Leasing, Verizon Capital Corporation, First Fidelity Bank and Titan Capital Corporation.

McClendon earned his MBA from Southern Methodist University and a BBA from the University of Oklahoma.