Triumph Commercial Finance hired Kristin Martin as vice president, national underwriting manager for its Asset Based Lending team. She will be based in Dallas and report to Jim Allin, senior vice president, ABL leader.

Martin will manage the underwriting and due diligence process for asset-based lending opportunities across the U.S. and coordinate the efforts between credit, underwriters and origination to ensure each client’s unique financial needs are met.

“We are delighted to add Kristin to our team,” said Allin, “She is well respected and well known for her proficiency as an underwriter and as a field examiner. The experience and expertise that she brings to our team will help us to continue to grow our lending capabilities nationwide.”

Martin most recently served as president for May 1st, performing field examinations for various banks and financial institutions. Prior to founding May 1st, she served as vice president, underwriter at Crestmark Bank and First Growth Capital in Florida. She started her career in asset based lending with LaSalle Bank in Chicago.