Summit Commercial Finance said that it hired Kathy Bytnar as director of operations. She brings 16 years of leasing industry experience to Summit. In her most recent roll, she spent five years as the NW regional sales manager for Manifest Funding Services (US Bancorp). She began her career at MFS as a credit analyst and was promoted to credit manager two years later. During her tenure at MFS, she held various positions in sales, credit and operations.

In a separate announcement, Summit said it opened a new sales office in Madison, WI. All operations will be maintained at the main office in Scottsdale, AZ.

Founded in 1998, Summit Commercial Finance provides customized equipment financing and leasing options to U.S. companies in numerous industries.