Key Equipment Finance promoted Tim Stickney to vice president and national marine specialist. In this role, Stickney will be responsible for identifying, developing and closing equipment financing relationships within the marine industry. He will also expand connections within marine industry trade organizations as a leader and advocate for strategic issues.

Key Equipment Finance’s marine industry is centered on corporate businesses seeking financing solutions for equipment such as tug boats, Great Lake freighters, barges, inland push boats, supply boats, dredges and utility boats, among others.

“Tim is well versed in originating, structuring and closing secured financing transactions, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to closely held, growing family businesses,” Joe Messineo, regional sales director for Key Equipment Finance, said. “For every transaction he handles, Tim focuses on providing strong customer service, timely responses and sound structuring knowledge. I look forward to his success in continuing to expand our marine industry footprint.”

Stickney has served as a leasing vice president at Key Equipment Finance since 2011 and previously served as a vice president at GE Capital.