Jarrod Hicks has been hired as Nations Equipment Finance (NEF) senior vice president – business development. Hicks will be responsible for expanding NEF’s lease and loan origination activities in the Southeastern portion of the U.S. and will work out of NEF’s Bonita Springs, FL office.

Hicks has more than 11 years of experience in the Equipment Finance and Leasing industry. He comes to NEF from CIT Commercial Bank, where he was Southeast regional director. Prior to CIT, Hicks worked for several banks and commercial equipment lenders, Talmer Bank, FNCC, CG Commercial Finance and a previous role at NEF.

“I’m thrilled to be back at NEF and to once again be a part of this tremendous team of equipment financing veterans. NEF is led by experienced leaders with a strong, customer focused mindset. I am excited for the opportunity and look forward to what the future holds,”  Hicks said.

Ed Stolarski, NEF executive vice president commented, “Jarrod’s demonstrated experience and equipment financing knowledge make him an important part of the NEF team. We view the hiring of Jarrod as a significant part of our strategic commitment to growth and to being one of the top lenders in our industry. With our creative financing solutions we believe Jarrod will be able to meet the various needs of his customers. We are happy he is once again part of our team.”