Celtic Bank announced that Kim Simmons has been hired as Assistant Vice President of the newly established Celtic Bank Leasing & Equipment Finance Group. Kim will be based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
       
Kim joins Celtic Bank with over 14 years of experience in the equipment financing industry. Most recently, Kim was a Senior Sales Assistant at TAB Bank where she provided sales support for equipment leasing transactions up to $400,000. Prior to TAB Bank, Kim served as Director of Operations for Stalwart Contract Finance where she was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the equipment and working capital funding division. "I am thrilled to join this new organization," said Kim. "It is an honor to work with a team of professionals who are so well respected in the leasing industry."
       
"Kim's operations background in equipment financing makes her an ideal fit for our new organization," said Michael Fosmark, President of Celtic Bank Leasing & Equipment Finance Group. "We are delighted to have Kim join our team as we move forward and grow our business."
       
Kim attended Weber State University where she studied business and finance. Kim also attended Phillips Jr. College where she received an Associate degree in Medical Assisting. Kim has served on the Membership Committee for the National Association of Equipment Leasing Brokers (NAELB) and hosted several "Women in Leasing Luncheons" at NAELB's annual conference.