First National Capital Corporation (FNCC) announced Anthony Salm has been appointed as Senior Vice President to head up a new East Coast office in Cleveland. Salm, a 19-year veteran of the finance and leasing industry, has held numerous sales and executive leadership positions with several institutions, including Tokai Bank, Fidelity, ABB, CG Commercial, First National Capital, Iron City Capital and most recently as founder and CEO of Lexant Capital. Salm will bring his US Staff over to FNCC and be responsible for the East Coast and Canada regions.

Salm brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in domestic markets as well as extensive experience in the Canadian markets, company officials said. Salm will begin staffing the new operation immediately with six to eight sales and senior sales representatives.

“We are thrilled that Anthony and his team have decided to re-join First National after a several year absence,” said Keith Duggan, CEO of First National. “Mr. Salm was a top performer and excellent leader for our company in the past, and given his recent experiences as founder and co-owner of other companies, he now brings an even greater depth of knowledge and experience. We look forward to a highly successful operation headed by Mr. Salm.”