Marlin Business Services promoted Kathleen M. McGurk to vice president, Indirect Funding Platform (IFP) and Alliance Development.

McGurk will assume responsibility for the recently acquired Horizon Keystone Financial Group, an acquisition that extends Marlin’s equipment finance business into new markets. She will also continue to lead the IFP channel and Alliance Development for Marlin’s equipment finance and Funding Stream working capital loan program.

“Kathy’s strategic and sales leadership experience has been a tremendous asset to the growth and success of key channels since she joined Marlin,” said Mark Scardigli, Marlin’s first vice president of sales. “We look forward to her continued contributions in her expanded role.”

McGurk has had a successful, extensive career in financial services, with more than 25 years of experience in strategic planning, sales and new business development. She joined Marlin in August 2015 as assistant vice president, IFP and Alliance Development. Previously, McGurk held several management positions at DLL, with responsibility for overseeing equipment finance programs with banks and wealth management firms. Prior to DLL, she was vice president of Broker Services and vice president of Direct Lessee Marketing at Advanta Business Services.