Huntington Equipment Finance named Ed Maron and Jeremy Smith senior vice presidents, new business development.

Maron will be located in Boston and will be responsible for growing HEF’s direct loan and leasing origination activities throughout the Northeastern region. He has experience in originating and structuring transactions in the upper middle market and large corporate sector.

“Ed’s successful track record and experience with customers within our target market makes him a key addition to HEF,” said Daniel Fluharty, HEF’s senior managing director. “We view hiring Ed as an important step in Huntington Banks national expansion in the commercial finance marketplace.”

Before joining Huntington, Maron was a senior vice president at Citizens Asset Finance covering the Northeast region.

“I am really excited to be a part of Huntington National Bank and Huntington Equipment Finance at this time,” Maron said. “The commitment of the institution to the national expansion, the position of HEF as an engine for balance sheet growth and the focus of the bank on its vision, mission and values provide an excellent environment for success.”

As for Smith, he will be located in Chicago and will be responsible for growing HEF’s direct loan and leasing origination activities throughout the Midwest region. He has experience in originating and structuring transactions in the upper middle market and large corporate sector.

“Jeremy’s successful track record and experience with customers within our target market makes him a key addition to HEF,” Fluharty said. “We view hiring Jeremy’s as an important step in Huntington Banks national expansion in the commercial finance market place.”

Before joining Huntington, Smith was a managing director, structured finance solutions at PNC Equipment Finance.

“I am very excited to be a part of Huntington Equipment Finance and for the opportunity to play an important role in the groups nation expansion,” Smith said. “I look forward to contributing to the growth and continued success of the business.”