North Mill Capital promoted Tessa Brend from assistant vice president to vice president.

Brend began her career with the company in 2009. She has held various roles within North Mill Capital ranging from collateral specialist to account executive. She currently oversees a team of cash application specialists in the Minneapolis office, managing a portfolio of clients as well as working on the underwriting of new prospective clients.

Brend is involved in the Secured Finance Network’s Young Professional Committee at a national level and has recently published an article in the Secured Lender regarding the recent YoPro Convention. She is also a member of the SF Net Minneapolis Chapter.

“Tessa continues to hone her lending skills,” said Rochelle Hilson, senior vice president and COO of IBF. “She is a valuable asset to our team and plays an essential role in growing our portfolio.”