Bell Bank Equipment Finance named Rob Bakke senior vice president of business development. His territory comprises states across the Midwest. Based in Minneapolis, Bakke will offer a wide range of equipment-based financing to a variety of industries.
 
“Rob is a trusted advisor to his clients and peers within our industry,” said Eric Zehr, president of Bell’s equipment finance division. “He will be a valuable member of our team as we pursue new growth initiatives.”

Bakke held several sales roles with GE Capital from 2009 to 2016 and most recently worked at MB Bank, which was acquired by Fifth Third Bank last year.