Gateway Commercial Finance announced that Efrain Lopez and Barbara J. Scott have joined its growing team as director of business development, and director of operations, respectively.

Lopez’s primary responsibility is the development of strategic relationships, sales initiatives and business development. Efrain has been in banking for the last 25 years, focusing primarily on lending to small- and middle-market companies throughout the South Florida area.

Scott has over 20 years of experience in the factoring industry, both in the UK and U.S. markets. Over the last ten years she has worked for Bibby Financial Services as head of operations and has gained experience in domestic and export accounts receivable finance and management.