R. Thomas Ryan joined Oxford Finance’s healthcare services business development group as a director.

“Oxford welcomes Mr. Ryan to its healthcare services group,” said J. Alden Philbrick, president and chief executive officer of Oxford Finance. “He comes to us with an impressive background, a deep understanding of the healthcare lending industry and established business relationships with private equity groups.”

Ryan will be responsible for originating cash flow loan opportunities and expanding alliances with private equity sponsors and healthcare management teams in the western U.S.

“I am pleased to be joining the Oxford team, which has built a strong reputation in the marketplace for structuring and executing creative financing solutions for healthcare companies,” said Ryan. “I look forward to being part of a talented group of individuals and contributing to the continued build-out and growth of the healthcare services platform.”