First Citizens Bank announced that its Equipment Finance group has named Mark Eckles as a senior program manager on its business development team.

Based in Nebraska, Eckles will be responsible for developing and growing the agricultural segment within the Equipment Finance division. Eckles will report to Joseph Turner, director of strategy and analytics for First Citizens Bank Equipment Finance.

“Mark’s extensive career in agricultural equipment finance has given him a deep understanding of both the agricultural industry and financial markets. He’s known for building strong relationships and for his dedication to supporting clients,” Turner said. “We look forward to Mark’s contributions delivering market expertise for our clients and to continuing our momentum serving the agriculture sector.”

Eckles’ career in the equipment finance industry has spanned over three decades. For the last three years, he served as the U.S. Country Manager for CLAAS Financial Services. Earlier, he held roles at Diversified Financial Services, TCF Equipment Finance-Agriculture and the North American Equipment Dealers Association.