Wintrust Commercial Finance (WCF), a division of Wintrust Asset Finance Inc., hired Mark Swearingen as a Financial Analyst. In this role, he will be responsible for transaction underwriting, documenting, and portfolio management of equipment-based loans and leases.

“Mark came to Wintrust as an intern shortly after graduating college,” said Paul Hallauer, WCF Chief Credit Officer. “Based on his work ethic and analytical skills we determined that he was a great fit for a permanent role in the organization and look forward to his contribution in meeting our client’s needs and building this business.”

Swearingen graduated from the University of Oklahoma in May with a degree in accounting and finance.

Since its inception in 2015, WCF has provided more than $1.2 billion in financing for its customers and strategic partnerships. WCF is an equipment-focused financing group with its headquarters in Frisco, TX, offering sophisticated loan and lease products to commercial companies throughout the U.S. Its focus industries include transportation, construction, manufacturing, energy services, aviation, marine, environmental and waste, packaging and turnkey property, plant and equipment, among others. WCF is a business unit of Wintrust Financial Corporation.