FGI hired Kasey Fagan (Krum) as an associate director of business development. Based out of the company’s Chicago office, Fagan will be responsible for originating new business opportunities for FGI’s asset-based lending business by cultivating relationships throughout the Midwest marketplace.

“FGI has always greatly valued our deep relationships in the Midwest, so we couldn’t be more excited to dedicate additional resources to this vital market by welcoming Kasey and her exceptional talents to the business development team,” Tessa Payne, managing director of FGI, said. “Her well-rounded experience, having worked in various roles in asset-based lending, will greatly benefit Kasey’s efforts and success at FGI.”

Fagan has nearly a decade of financial experience and will focus on originating working capital financing transactions to help middle-market companies achieve their growth and business goals.

“I am thrilled to join the FGI team,” Fagan said. “The opportunity to be part of such an innovative firm is very exciting, especially at this time in the market. I look forward to sharing FGI’s story and capabilities, and to a long career ahead.”

Prior to joining FGI, Fagan held various roles at JP Morgan, including in the financial analyst development program, the asset management group and in originations with the asset-based lending team.