Brian Blend joined Hitachi Capital America as regional controller, technology finance. Blend will be responsible for managing all aspects of the day-to-day relationships of assigned clients in the technology sector. He is based in Columbus, OH and reports to Steve Weislogel, chief operating officer of the technology finance business.

“The technology sector and the current environment are very dynamic. Our clients need flexible working capital solutions and a reliable financing partner to support their businesses,” Weislogel said. “HCA is expanding its technology finance business and investing in additional resources to support our clients. We are thrilled to add an individual of Brian’s caliber to our team.”

Prior to joining Hitachi Capital America, Blend held a series of controller and senior finance roles at Freeland Contracting Company, Nickolas Savko and Sons, Black Box Network Services and Xentry Systems Integration.

Hitachi Capital America is an independent financial services company providing financing to commercial businesses in the United States and Canada.