Republic Business Credit announced the appointment of Ron Fraser, career banking and commercial finance professional, to lead its new business activities in Massachusetts and the New England marketplace.

Fraser will focus on a variety of industries in this market, including distribution, temporary staffing, manufacturing, government contracting, consulting, business services, marine and technology.

Fraser, a vice president with over twenty five years of experience in banking and commercial finance, joins Republic Business Credit to support the businesses continued growth in the Northeastern marketplace.

Republic provides working capital for rapidly growing, turnaround and start-up companies that have annual sales up to $60 million and facility needs of $100,000 to $5 million by utilizing receivables purchase lines of credit and factoring facilities coupled with inventory and equipment facilities where required.