Cole Taylor Equipment Finance Hires New Credit Officer

Cole Taylor Equipment Finance, a division of Cole Taylor Bank, said it hired Jennifer Poland Rosenberg as senior vice president of credit. Rosenberg brings more than 20 years of experience in risk management, financial analysis and business valuation to the division, which has its primary office in Towson, MD.

Prior to joining Cole Taylor Equipment Finance, Rosenberg was a senior manager with Tucker & Meltzer Valuation Advisors in Baltimore where she focused on corporate valuations of closely held businesses and complex private equity investments. Her experience includes credit management positions with GE Capital and LaSalle National Leasing, where she was responsible for overseeing the underwriting of equipment finance transactions and portfolio acquisitions. She is a Certified Public Accountant and holds the Accredited in Business Valuations credential.

“I am very pleased to welcome Jennifer to Cole Taylor,” said Edward J. Dahlka, Jr., president of Cole Taylor Equipment Finance. “Her diverse knowledge and impressive credentials are a great fit with the team we have in place. As we expand our activity in the syndication market, Jennifer’s experience in underwriting loans and leases for major industries, including manufacturing, construction, transportation and healthcare, will further support our ability to provide efficient and reliable financing.”