Summit hired Bob Johnson as vice president of capital markets. In this role, Johnson will be responsible for developing and expanding Summit’s U.S. investor base, network of funding sources and will be leading Summit’s Canadian capital markets strategy.

Johnson brings eight years of experience in the equipment finance industry including time with Element Fleet Management, Chain Asset Management (a GE Capital spinoff) and Grupo Santander. Prior to joining the industry, he began his career in a series of progressing corporate finance roles with worldwide coverage at IBM in Armonk, NY. Johnson has extensive experience working with a wide variety of investors and funding sources, supporting industries from material handling, construction, technology, marine, renewables and office and imaging.

Johnson and his wife live in a northern New Jersey suburb of Manhattan. Johnson enjoys spending time with family and friends and living an active/outdoor lifestyle. His hobbies include skiing, hiking and triathlon training. Johnson is also an amateur golfer and enjoys playing the occasional round of golf with business associates, investors and friends.