Equify Financial announced the expansion of its equipment leasing and finance business by the addition of Dan Krajewski to its executive team as Executive Vice President of Equify Financial, LLC. Krajewski brings a wealth of industry knowledge in equipment finance as he implements Equify’s expansion of the small-ticket dealer/vendor channel equipment finance business. He will also lead on the company’s capital markets development.

Patrick Hoiby, President of Equify Financial, said, “It is an honor and rare opportunity to have someone with Dan’s expansive industry knowledge on our team. As an icon in the industry, Dan brings vast experience in developing and leading multiple business channels while incorporating the best in breed platforms within an organization like Equify.”

In addition to implementing the vendor program business and capital markets, Krajewski will work with Equify’s successful core middle-market business team to cross-sell these new capabilities. Along with his robust knowledge of the business and vast network of industry contacts, Krajewski currently serves as a Board Member and Treasurer of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA). He has also served as Chairman of ELFA’s Captive & Vendor Finance Steering Committee, a member of ELFA’s Independent Finance Company Steering Committee, Liaison with ELFA Lease PAC, and ELFA Industry Futures Council.

Krajewski added, “I can’t express how excited I am to build out our dealer and vendor program business. We will have a unique differentiator that will attract top talent as well as dealers and vendors. Equify will be able to service a vast range of transaction sizes and credit profiles all under one roof and balance sheet since we are not a regulated financial institution. High achieving dealer and vendor program managers understand the benefit that brings to their relationships.”

Rinaldi Advisory Services (RAS) served as the exclusive advisor to Equify Financial, LLC on the project from concept to execution. RAS Principal Bob Rinaldi added, “This is exciting from a pure scaling opportunity perspective. Equify’s capital structure and aggressiveness in servicing the full range of customers’ needs brings a unique toolset to the vendor program business model.”

Equify Financial is a privately owned, independent specialty finance company based in Fort Worth, TX serving the United States.