Triumph Healthcare Finance hired Mark Locher as vice president of business development. In this role, Locher will expand Triumph’s presence into California where it anticipates increasing demand from the healthcare finance industry. Locher will be based in Orange County, CA, and will be responsible for marketing and originations throughout the West Coast.

“We are very excited to welcome Mark to the Triumph Healthcare Finance team,” said Ed Kauffman, senior vice president and national sales manager for Triumph Healthcare Finance. “Mark’s reputation, energy and tireless work ethic will certainly go a long way for him to becoming a successful BDO with our company for many years to come.”

Locher joins Triumph Healthcare Finance with more than 25 years of experience in asset based lending, with the last several years dedicated to healthcare. Mark brings a comprehensive skillset to Triumph, including sales, credit, underwriting, due diligence and relationship management.

Prior to joining Triumph Healthcare Finance, Locher served as managing director, business development for Gemino Healthcare Finance. Locher has also held positions with Heller Finance Group, GE Capital and New Star Capital.

Triumph Healthcare Finance, a division of TBK Bank, SSB, is headquartered in Portland, OR.