Equipment finance provider North Star Leasing hired Joe Bannick as senior business development manager, Justin Ward as a business development specialist and Bobbie Sauter as a marketing specialist.

Bannick will be working out of the Seattle, WA area where he is based and brings more than 30 years’ experience in finance sales to the North Star Leasing team.

“We are very excited to have Joe join the growing ranks of Business Development here at North Star Leasing,” said Dan Feeney, North Star CEO. “His exceptional background and successful track record will only serve to bolster our company’s success.”

“I am excited to be joining the North Star Leasing team,” said Bannick. “I respect the 40-year history, high energy and entrepreneurial attitude in the office and look forward to many years of success.”

Sauter joins the team with a strong background of over 20 years in B2B marketing.

“Bobbie’s addition is a key component to achieving our overall growth goals,” commented Feeney. “With her extensive knowledge and experience in creative marketing strategies, we are confident that she will enhance our vendor programs and help take North Star Leasing to the next level.”

“I could not be more delighted to be joining the team at North Star Leasing,” said Sauter. “The amazing culture, passion and drive of the team are specifically what I was looking for in my next marketing role.”

North Star Leasing plans to add 10 additional new hires in 2019 as it continues its growth initiative.