Frank Annello was named director – originations for Suntrust Equipment Finance & Leasing and will be responsible for covering corporate and commercial banking clients in the Southwest region.

Annello joined SunTrust with 20 years of financial services experience, most recently with US Bank where he was vice president – area sales manager. Prior to that, he spent time at Wells Fargo and Banc of America Leasing. Annello will be based in Dallas and report to Joe Hines, managing director – head of direct originations.