Trinity Capital, a specialty lender providing debt and equipment financing, appointed Phil Gager managing director of originations in Boston. Gager, who has been a part of the venture ecosystem for more than 20 years, joined Trinity to grow the company’s origination efforts on the East Coast.

“I am excited to have Phil join the team. His East Coast tech network and national healthcare network will be invaluable as we continue to grow our portfolio,” Kyle Brown, president and chief investment officer of Trinity Capital, said. “His expertise across the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and healthcare sectors will enable us to further our investments in those verticals.”

Gager joined Trinity from Stifel Bank, where he served as managing director and worked with venture-backed growth stage companies in the technology and healthcare verticals on a variety of debt transactions, including term loans and recurring revenue-based lines of credit. Prior to Stifel, Gager oversaw the New England region for Square 1 Bank, which was later acquired by Pacific Western Bank.

“I am thrilled to be joining Trinity Capital,” Gager said. “The firm has built a high-quality portfolio and a stellar reputation, particularly over the last few years. Having partnered with the team on several transactions over the years, I know them to be highly collaborative with their customers, smart and forward thinking.”