Sam Tork joined Allied Affiliated Funding as senior vice president. He will focus on building strategic referral relationships and generating new business across the U.S., offering factoring and asset-based lending facilities up to $20 million.

“We are excited that Sam has joined Allied,” said Gen Merritt-Parikh, president of Allied. “His industry expertise, solid relationships and leadership experience will help us continue to grow even more, and we’re looking forward to doing that together.”

A 20-year industry veteran, Tork has spent the last five years as senior vice president, Business Development for FarWest Capital, where he focused on further expanding their market presence in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Prior to that, he served as the regional market head of business for Bibby Financial out of Texas. Tork also held various positions in credit management, underwriting and portfolio management at Frost Capital Group, LandMark Business Credit and Marquette Commercial Finance, among others.

“I am truly excited to join such a well-established and respected company in our industry, and I look forward to introducing my referral sources, clients, and prospects to the advantages of working with everyone at Allied,” said Tork.