Wintrust Asset Finance named Kirk Phillips president and CEO, succeeding Mike Knowles. Phillips was previously president and CEO of Wintrust Commercial Finance, where he played an instrumental role in expanding its platform in the middle-market and large-ticket equipment finance sector. read more

FEB 25, 2025 - 5:54 am

Wintrust Asset Finance named Kirk Phillips president and CEO, according to a LinkedIn post from Phillips. Previously, Phillips was president and CEO of Wintrust Commercial Finance, the Texas-based, equipment-focused financing group of Wintrust, since it was founded in 2015. read more

FEB 18, 2025 - 5:56 am

Wintrust Financial achieved record net income of $695 million in 2024, with standout growth in its equipment finance and specialty finance units, driven by an 8% annualized loan increase and strong credit quality. read more

JAN 22, 2025 - 6:29 am

In a Q&A with Monitor, Wintrust Asset Finance provides insights into the agriculture, construction, industrial & manufacturing, IT & related technology services and trucks & trailers markets.... read more

Sept/Oct 2024

David Normandin’s leadership expands far past a title, integrating strategy, strong company culture and adventure to grow the business and ensure his entire team feels their contributions are truly meaningful.... read more

Sept/Oct 2024

Since its founding in April 2015, Wintrust Commercial Finance (WCF), a division of Wintrust Asset Finance, has generated more than $5 billion in funded and managed volume, leading to a compound annual growth rate of 27.8%. read more

OCT 29, 2024 - 6:14 am

Wintrust Commercial Finance (WCF) appointed Mike Basile as business development officer for its East region. In his role, Basile will be responsible for originations in WCF’s direct lease and loan activities in the coastal Mid-Atlantic region. read more

AUG 12, 2024 - 6:19 am

Wintrust Commercial Finance promoted Brian DeRusha from senior vice president to executive vice president and director of asset management and Ron Horner from senior vice president to executive vice president and general counsel. read more

MAR 22, 2024 - 6:29 am

Carol Schafer joined Wintrust Specialty Finance, a division of Beverly Bank & Trust Company, as vice president of business development – technology. Schafer will be located in the Cincinnati area and will be focused on expanding Wintrust Specialty Finance’s overall technology vendor lending business. read more

OCT 2, 2023 - 7:06 am

Wintrust Commercial Finance has joined the professional network of aviation lenders of the National Aircraft Finance Association. read more

SEP 24, 2019 - 6:35 am

Wintrust announced the expansion of its asset-based lending group, Wintrust Business Credit, with the addition of a specialized team focused on accounts receivable financing. read more

DEC 17, 2018 - 6:45 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

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