First Business Bank added James Barrett to its equipment finance team as vice president of equipment finance.

“As we continue to build our stellar team of equipment finance experts, I’m confident that James will help our team reach our ambitious goals,” David Sook, senior vice president and sales manager for the equipment finance division of First Business Specialty Finance, a subsidiary of First Business Bank, said. “First Business Bank prioritizes experience, client service and industry expertise, and James Barrett is a great addition who goes above those qualifications.”

Barrett joined First Business Bank with more than 10 years of experience in the construction and transportation industry. His experience ranges from small private companies to large publicly traded corporations. He has worked with OEMs, vendors and end-users.