Michael Swearingen joined Wintrust Commercial Finance as a financial analyst. Working from the group’s headquarters in Frisco, TX, he will be responsible for transaction underwriting, documenting and portfolio management of equipment-based loans and leases.

“Michael came highly recommended based on his analytical skills and work ethic,” said Paul Hallauer, Wintrust’s chief credit officer. “I know he will quickly develop into a meaningful contributor for WCF as we continue to build on our early successes.”

Swearingen graduated from the University of Oklahoma in May 2016.