Dext Capital has hired John Heist Jr. as vice president of syndications to support and expand the company’s sell-side activities within its Capital Markets Group.

Heist brings extensive experience in syndication, having held senior roles at Gordon Brothers Equipment Finance, Toyota Industries Commercial Finance and Summit Funding. He has worked across all phases of the syndication process, including marketing, closing and funding.

“As a top 10 independent finance company with solid portfolio performance, Dext Capital leverages its strong access to capital to propel our continued robust growth,” said Donna Hamel, senior vice president of capital markets. “We are fortunate to have someone of John’s caliber to lead that effort.”

Heist holds a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University and an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University. He has also served on the board of directors of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association.

Dext Capital is an independent equipment leasing company with more than $1 billion in securitized assets and more than 100 employees nationwide.