Wintrust Commercial Finance, a division of Wintrust Asset Finance, is celebrating eight years in business this month. WCF has originated more than $3.78 billion in new business volume for its customers since its inception in 2015.

WCF has grown to a staff of 54, including new personnel hired in its aviation group. This expansion, coupled with the established the company’s east, west and central region direct origination teams and its capital markets platform, allows the company to provide support for clients in multiple industries across the United States.

“We’ve come a long way since opening WCF in 2015, and I’m so proud of the way we haven’t lost sight of our entrepreneurial spirit,” Kirk Phillips, president and CEO of Wintrust Commercial Finance, said. “Despite today’s challenges, including COVID-19 and geopolitical events, we’ve continued to expand and serve more clients nationwide. We have a dedicated team and I’m grateful daily for their commitment to our customers, partners, sponsors and each other.”

“WCF has been a valuable division of Wintrust Asset Finance from the start,” Mike Knowles, president and CEO of Wintrust Asset Finance, said. “We built a team of equipment finance and leasing specialists that could focus on this space and hone in on our clients’ unique needs. The team has continued to exceed expectations under Kirk’s leadership, providing personalized customer service and best-in-class financial solutions.”