Regents Capital, a provider of equipment leasing and financing solutions, announced the expansion of its sales division, adding Matthew Brown as National Sales Director and Mike Miller, Mike Horner, Steve Pierson, Gerald LaPorta and Mathew Hennings as National Account Managers.

“In order to uniquely serve our clients and drive growth, we are focused on recruiting talented professionals with vast experience within the equipment leasing and financing sector.” said Dennis Odiorne, President, Regents Capital. “The addition of our National Sales Team brings deep expertise and will enable the company to continue providing creative financing solutions.”

Brown brings over 30 years of experience in equipment finance to his role as Regents Capital’s National Sales Director, including key positions with Hitachi Medical, EMC, NetApp, Mitsubishi, Bank of the West, and Silicon Valley Bank. Brown brings immense expertise to the firm with a strong background in healthcare, IT, high tech and software financing.
 
Pierson, National Account Manager, has over 30 years of experience in equipment finance. Before joining Regents Capital, he held sales positions with GATX, GE Capital and Wheeler Financial by Pitney Bowes Bank. Pierson has significant knowledge in aerospace & defense manufacturing along with construction and transportation.

Horner, National Account Manager, joins the company with 31 years of industry experience and deep understanding of lease and finance products with the manufacturing, healthcare, construction and transportation industries. Horner has held sales roles at Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, CitiCapital and Wheeler Financial by Pitney Bowes Bank.

Miller, National Account Manager, brings over 25 years of experience to this role with extensive knowledge in healthcare finance as well as software, and furniture/fixture financing. Before joining Regents, Miller held sales and management positions with Hitachi Medical, DVI, KeyBank, Bank of the West and Huntington National Bank.

LaPorta, National Account Manager, has over 22 years of experience in equipment finance. Before joining Regents Capital, he held sales positions at Navistar Financial (International Trucks), Mack/Volvo Financial Services, and People’s Capital and Leasing Corp. LaPorta has significant knowledge in truck, trailers and yellow iron equipment financing.

Hennings, National Account Manager, joins the company with 15 years of industry experience and deep knowledge within industrial racking, material handling, manufacturing and project management. Hennings has held sales roles at CG Commercial, Partners Capital and VFI Corporate Finance.

Regents is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA and maintains a regional office in Austin, TX.