Stonebriar Commercial Finance promoted Travis Bell to managing director of originations and Grant Fate to assistant vice president of capital markets.

Bell joined Stonebriar in 2017 as part of Stonebriar’s real estate platform acquisition. Bell has a track record of growing Stonebriar’s real estate platform and developing relationships across the industry. With his promotion, Bell will expand his focus to include Stonebriar’s general equipment platform.

“Travis’ development over the past three years is a testament to his hard work, dedication and willingness to expand the scope of his contributions to Stonebriar,” Ryan Ellis, vice president and head of real estate for Stonebriar, said. “In addition to structuring complex transactions, Travis has excelled in originating transactions and cultivating genuine relationships with decision makers in the industry. I am excited for his future success in this expanded role.”

Fate joined the Stonebriar Capital Markets team as an associate in 2019. His expanded role will include increasing responsibility for indirect originations and the syndication of loan and lease transactions.

“Grant has been an excellent addition to the Stonebriar family,” Steve White, executive vice president and senior managing director of capital markets for Stonebriar, said. “As managers, we have worked hard to involve and give him full exposure to all aspects of our business, both internally and externally. Grant has flourished in his various roles, and we are confident he will have a very bright future in our industry”.

“Stonebriar strives to be an industry leader in developing and growing emerging talent,” Dave B. Fate, CEO of Stonebriar, said. “Both Travis and Grant have brought immense value to the organization. These promotions are well-earned, and we look forward to their continued success.”