Financial Partners Group appointed Jon McBride senior vice president of sales for hard assets. In this new role, McBride will play a part in expanding the company’s presence in commercial financing, working capital loans and equipment vendor financing within new and existing strategic verticals.

McBride has more than 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Before joining Financial Partners Group, McBride worked for Alliance Funding Group, CIT Equipment Finance, Direct Capital Corporation and TimePayment Corporation, earning a place in each organization’s President’s Club.

“Bringing Jon onboard signifies a strategic move for Financial Partners Group as we intensify our focus on building strong vendor partnerships in our Hard Assets division,” Jeff LaLima, CEO of Financial Partners Group, said. “His extensive experience and commitment to being a valuable resource for vendors aligns perfectly with our company values and mission.”

“I’m thrilled to join FPG and lead the hard assets team,” McBride said. “It’s an exciting opportunity to leverage my experience and work closely with our vendors, helping them drive new business and create better customer experiences. I see this team as an extension of our partners’ sales teams, and our goal is to be a valuable resource in every aspect of the financing process. I look forward to the new year and the growth and success of the hard assets group.”

“We believe Jon’s leadership will significantly impact our hard assets division, fostering growth and strengthening our position in the market,” Josh Mabee, CFO of Financial Partners Group, said. “We look forward to the success and accomplishments that will undoubtedly result from his strategic vision and dedication.”