Michael Johnson joined NFS Leasing as chief restructuring officer, equipment finance.

“We’re pleased to welcome Mike Johnson to our leadership team,” Cliff Rucker, CEO of NFS Leasing, said. “As a story lender, listening to the customer story and situation to find a customized finance solution is what we do every day. Carrying that approach through each aspect of the business, including restructuring, is critical to serving our customers in the most difficult of times.”

Johnson is a legal executive with a track record of structuring, managing and closing business acquisitions, asset-based financing and corporate debt financings. Prior to joining NFS Leasing, Johnson served as chief legal officer, general counsel and chief compliance officer at Beacon Rail Leasing. Earlier in his career, he was managing director at Amherst Advisors and vice president and senior counsel at BTMU Capital.

NFS Leasing is a privately held North American equipment finance provider.