Brian Hutchison joined First Financial Equipment Leasing (FFEL) as senior vice president to spearhead the company’s expansion into the construction and industrial equipment segment. Hutchison, whose full title is senior vice president of construction at FFEL, has experience building and leading vendor finance programs with partners both in the United States and internationally. At FFEL, he will focus on developing dealer and vendor-focused solutions for the company’s entry into the commercial and industrial segment.

Through this expansion, FFEL is positioned to accelerate the organic growth of its core business and push forward new initiatives with the support of its parent company, JA Mitsui Leasing, which has a history of supporting the construction industry in Japan and is positioned to bring that expertise to the North American market. Led by Hutchison, FFEL’s newly formed construction-specific team will focus on opportunities within the company to enhance leasing options for vendors, dealers and customers.

“While we have historically provided direct leasing solutions, our construction team will add dealer and vendor-focused solutions to our model,” Brian Dundon, senior vice president and head of corporate development at First Financial Equipment Leasing, said. “Given his customer-centric leadership style and strong track record of success with manufacturers and dealers, Hutchison will be instrumental in identifying new revenue opportunities and enhancing leasing options to various customer groups.”

Hutchison has more than 25 years of experience in the equipment finance industry, including roles in wholesale operations, underwriting and sales. Before joining FFEL, Hutchison spent 19 years in commercial leadership roles with DLL Financial Services, including joint venture managing director and global account manager for a vendor program partner.

“I am excited to join FFEL at a time of significant growth and expansion to lead our construction team,” Hutchison said. “The company has earned a stellar reputation within the leasing industry for its unparalleled customer service and innovative financing programs, and I look forward to taking the construction group to new heights.”