The Alta Group expanded its merger and acquisition (M&A) advisory services to the equipment leasing and asset finance industry with the addition of James R. Jackson.

Jackson has expertise in turnaround management, M&As and executive leadership for equipment finance companies. He most recently served as senior vice president and chief financial officer of MicroFinancial Incorporated, based in Burlington, MA.

Alta CEO John C. Deane announced that as a new Alta director, Jackson joins Bruce Kropschot, senior managing director and M&A Advisory Practice leader, and Alta Director Patricia Voorhees in providing services for buyers and sellers in North America.

“We welcome Jim Jackson to our M&A Team,” said Kropschot. “Alta is experiencing substantial growth in M&A activity, and Jim’s diverse background in several equipment finance segments will be of great value to our clients.”