Oakmont Capital Services hired 11 equipment finance professionals for the staff of its new office in central Minnesota. All 11 professionals were previously with Stearns Bank’s equipment finance division and include members of the senior management, operations and sales teams.

Daryn Lecy, CLFP will serve as vice president of Operations. Lecy has more than 15 years of experience, including helping to grow a portfolio from $140.0 million to $1.2 billion, as well as co-managing more than 150 equipment finance employees. Lecy is responsible for managing Oakmont’s new office in Albany, MN. He will become a part of OCS’ leadership team with Joe Leonard, CLFP, and Megan Zoba. In addition, he will continue in his role as an executive committee member of the NEFA board of directors.

Jim Peach, CLFP was hired as vice president of Sales and Marketing. In this role, Peach will leverage his more than 15 years of experience to lead Oakmont’s national direct sales team. Prior to joining Oakmont, Peach served in a similar capacity with Stearns Bank.

Kayla Perlinger, CLFP was named Oakmont’s new syndication manager. Perlinger possesses seven years of credit and syndications experience and will lead the company’s buy/sell desk and remain active with NEFA.

Mikki Henkelman, CLFP was named credit manager and will continue utilizing her analytical skills in this role for Oakmont. Henkelman has 11 years of experience in credit and syndications and will lead Oakmont’s multi-office team of credit analysts.

Tracey Elfering joined as a business development coordinator and will use her 18 years of documentation, titling and UCC experience to solidify Oakmont’s back office operations.

Jena Dirkes joined as a channel development officer and has 21 years of experience managing manufacturer and dealer programs. Dirkes will continue in this capacity to manage current Oakmont relationships.

Chad Primus joined as a business development officer and will use his 19 years of equipment finance business development skills with Oakmont. Primus specializes in agricultural, vocational transportation and construction equipment.

Elise Linn joined as a business development officer and has more than 17 years of experience managing manufacturer and dealer programs. Linn will continue in this capacity at Oakmont and work closely in establishing new relationships.

Jayme Gerads joined as a business development officer. He has 11 years of equipment finance experience. At Oakmont he will manage current relationships and seek out new opportunities.

Molly Sand joined as a business development office, adding his six years of experience managing manufacturer and dealer programs. Sand will be responsible for developing new relationships for Oakmont.

Michael McElroy joined as a business development officer with five years of new business development experience. He will continue to seek new opportunities and programs for Oakmont.

Formed in 1998, Oakmont Capital Services (OCS) is a small ticket, independent lender and lessor located in West Chester, PA.