Matthew Ross joined Summit Funding Group’s California office as vice president of sales, reporting directly to Richard Ross, president. In this role, Ross will lead Summit’s growth in its middle market division, further building out strong business partnerships.

With more than 20 years of equipment leasing experience, Ross has held various leadership roles in the industry, including posts at Huntington Technology Finance and GE Capital, where he led the healthcare financial services, vendor financial services and middle market divisions.

Since 1993, Summit Funding Group has originated in excess of $2 billion in equipment lease and finance transactions.