Nations Equipment Finance named Matt Frankin as vice president, business development. Frankin will be responsible for growing NEF’s lease and loan origination activities in the Southeastern U.S. He joins NEF with over 20 years of sales and underwriting experience in the equipment finance industry.

“I am excited to have Matt join NEF. His long history in the equipment finance industry with both sales and underwriting experience will help us to achieve our goal of being a leader in the equipment finance industry,” said Ed Stolarski, EVP. “Matt’s experience will be essential in growing our business in the southeast. NEF has a reputation of providing customized financing solutions to our clients and we are confident that Matt will use those solutions to meet and exceed the needs of his clients.”