PNC announced the appointment of Ryan Tizzard to vice president of business development for the Western Canadian prairie region. Based in Calgary, Tizzard provides lending support to mid-market clients in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan and brings to the position more than eight years with Deloitte & Touche Corporate Finance Canada.

Tizzard has advised clients in a variety of sectors including oil and gas, construction, transportation, manufacturing and food and beverage.

Tizzard earned a Bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Calgary, and is a board member of the Calgary Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth.