Crossroads Equipment Lease and Finance hired Mike Cohen as its new chief risk officer, effective immediately.

Cohen has more than 30 years of experience in equipment finance, including risk and leadership roles with multiple lenders in the industry.

“As our business continues to grow, it’s more important than ever to have someone with Mike’s knowledge and experience managing our portfolio,” Howard Shiebler, president of Crossroads Equipment Lease and Finance, said. “Mike is a proven leader with a valuable skill set, and we’re excited to have him on board.”

Prior to joining Crossroads, Cohen was most recently the chief credit officer for Mitsubishi HC Capital, providing finance and operating leases on middle-market transactions in a variety of industries. He has also held similar positions with CitiCapital and SunTrust.