Justin Clark joined Wintrust Commercial Finance’s Capital Markets team as vice president. Clark previously worked for Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. read more

MAR 28, 2017 - 7:20 am

After its first full fiscal year of operation, Wintrust Commercial Finance reported more than $450 million in assets and originated $177 million in capital markets new business volume. read more

FEB 1, 2017 - 7:01 am

Kirk Phillips, president and CEO of Wintrust Commercial Finance, was re-elected to serve a two-year term on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Financial Institutions Business Council Steering Committee. read more

NOV 16, 2016 - 6:12 am

David Feldser and David Heidt joined the Wintrust Commercial Finance’s direct originations group. read more

SEP 9, 2016 - 6:35 am

Erik Weiting Hsu joined the legal department of Wintrust Commercial Finance. Hsu was formerly of counsel at Winstead PC. read more

AUG 26, 2016 - 7:14 am

Olayinka Sanusi and Ken Andreozzi joined the Wintrust Commercial Finance’s direct originations group. read more

AUG 16, 2016 - 6:58 am

As a new entrant to the Monitor 100, Wintrust Asset Finance is now in the company of the heavy-hitters in the equipment finance industry, even if it’s not organized the same way as its new peers. President and CEO Mike Knowles explains how Wintrust’s unique structure and entrepreneurial culture have powered its ascent.... read more

Monitor 100 2016

Wintrust Commercial Finance closed $11 million in leases for distribution equipment with a supplier of building and specialty materials. read more

JUL 5, 2016 - 7:17 am

Wintrust Commercial Finance closed a $10.6 million trailer lease with a national provider of leasing and logistics services to the transportation industry. read more

JUN 21, 2016 - 7:04 am

Brian de la Houssaye joined Wintrust Commercial Finance’s direct originations group as senior vice president of business development. read more

APR 15, 2016 - 7:13 am

Wintrust Commercial Finance is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month. Since its inception in April 2015, WCF has approved more than $450 million in new business originations. read more

APR 12, 2016 - 7:27 am

Wintrust Commercial Finance provided $18.5 million in capital lease financing on material handling and construction assets for a provider of outsourced services to the steel industry. read more

APR 7, 2016 - 7:16 am

Since its inception in April of 2015, Wintrust Commercial Finance has made major waves in the equipment finance industry. President and CEO Kirk Phillips details the company’s growth both in terms of volume and personnel, while outlining the exciting things on the horizon for the new venture.... read more

March 2016

Stephen C. Cusick joined Wintrust Commercial Finance’s capital markets group as senior vice president. In his 30 years of experience, Cusick has served with Capital One Equipment Finance and GE Capital. read more

JAN 20, 2016 - 7:03 am

Wintrust Commercial Finance announced John Benoit joined the company’s direct originations group as vice president of business development. Benoit was previously a vice president at Regions Equipment Finance. read more

JAN 20, 2016 - 6:27 am