Advance Acceptance, a division of First Western Bank & Trust, announced Jill Copeland will be joining the team as the new Accounting Systems & Support Specialist.

"My goal, in working with Advance Acceptance, is to use my 20 plus years in the leasing industry, to offer both assistance and guidance in the daily business flow and any areas of concern the team may have," said Jill Copeland, accounting systems & support specialist, Advance Acceptance.

Copeland is a longstanding finance leader that recently joined the Advance Acceptance – First Western Bank & Trust team from Creekridge Capital.

Copeland's experience will aid in managing substantial growth over recent years and help to refine existing operational practices, to better serve customers and the bank leadership team. Her primary role will be guiding the direction of best-practices for the Advance Acceptance accounting team.

"Having worked with Jill previously, we are thrilled to have her deep accounting knowledge and her practical equipment finance experience adding to our team as we continue to grow," said Fred Kuhnen, senior vice president and General Manager, Advance Acceptance.

The Advance Acceptance team will continue to grow this year in the operations and customer service departments. Advance Acceptance is looking forward to announcing several new key account relationships over the coming months, as well.

Founded in 1972, Advance Acceptance provides national equipment finance and leasing services for leading brands across the United States.