BMO Harris Equipment Finance announced it has expanded its business into Nebraska, Iowa and North and South Dakota, increasing its capability to reach equipment finance customers in four key states and complementing its existing commercial operations in Omaha.

The effort will be led by Brad Hansen, senior vice president, BMO Harris Equipment Finance.

“Business leaders are looking to their financial services providers for an optimal balance of local market knowledge, expertise and capabilities, which is exactly what Brad brings to market,” said Jud Snyder, managing director and head, BMO Harris Equipment Finance. “We will now be able to provide customers in an additional four key states with customized financing alternatives, access to capital and specialized expertise.”

Hansen brings experience in large corporate, rail, agribusiness, marine, aviation, manufacturing and general transportation finance transactions.
The move comes two years after BMO Harris Bank opened its first Commercial Banking operation in Omaha, led by Kevin Munro. Munro and his team are focused on mid-market and mid-corporate companies in Nebraska, Colorado, the Dakotas and Iowa.