Commerce Bank appointed Steve Olson to the role of vice president of aviation lending. Led by sales manager Sean Patrick, Olson will be tasked with helping Commerce Bank expand its specialty aviation business segment.

“I am excited to join the Commerce Bank Equipment Finance team,” Olson said. “I have known and admired Sean and Commerce Bank as an industry peer over the years. The opportunity to work with Commerce Bank and all the members of this organization to grow our U.S. aviation lending presence is uplifting.”

“Steve’s extensive equipment financing experience will be valuable assets to Commerce and the aviation vertical he serves throughout the region,” Patrick said. “I have the utmost confidence in Steve’s leadership and ability to deliver the highest level of quality banking services to our customers. ”

Olson’s most recent experience includes serving as vice president for the equipment finance/aviation team for Truist Financial.