Gemino Healthcare Finance announced that Nichoel Richards joined its business development team as a managing director. In this role, Richards will be responsible for marketing and loan originations in the Midwest market. She is based in Kansas City, KS.

Richards brings to Gemino more than 12 years of experience in the asset-based lending, commercial finance and banking industries. Most recently, Richards was a business development officer for Wells Fargo Commercial Services. Additionally, she held various positions within Wells Fargo Capital Finance including audit, credit analysis, underwriting and originations.

“I’m very excited that Nichoel has joined Gemino and will expand our strategic market coverage in the Midwest,” said Mark O’Brien, EVP of Business Development at Gemino. “Nichoel will bring fresh energy and has a proven track record within the middle market lending community.”