Jill Copeland joined Advance Acceptance, a division of First Western Bank & Trust, as accounting systems and support specialist.

“My goal, in working with Advance Acceptance, is to use my 20 plus years in the leasing industry to offer both assistance and guidance in the daily business flow and any areas of concern the team may have,” said Copeland.

Copeland is a longstanding finance leader who joined from Creekridge Capital.

Copeland’s experience will aid in managing substantial growth over recent years and help to refine existing operational practices to better serve customers and the bank leadership team. Her primary role will be guiding the direction of best-practices for the Advance Acceptance accounting team.

“Having worked with Jill previously, we are thrilled to have her deep accounting knowledge and her practical equipment finance experience adding to our team as we continue to grow,” said Fred Kuhnen, senior vice president and general manager, Advance Acceptance.

Founded in 1972, Advance Acceptance provides national equipment finance and leasing services for leading brands across the U.S.