Carol Apicella joined Triumph Business Capital as vice president, business development officer. She will focus on the growth of general factoring services in the Southeast.

Apicella brings more than 35 years of experience to Triumph Business Capital. Before joining Triumph, she was vice president and managing director with Sterling National Bank’s Government Contractor and Payroll Finance division. In this role, she was responsible for generating new business, focusing on lending solutions to those who engage in service or place professionals in government jobs. She has previously held management positions in the banking industry with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, PNC, GE Capital and Exxon Mobil — all focused in capital markets working with commercial, government contractors and staffing clients.

“As Triumph Business Capital grows its general factoring offerings, we must find quality talent to expand with it,” said Blaine Waugh, senior vice president, Business Development. “Carol Apicella brings years of financial expertise to the Triumph team. With her history of success, she is a great asset for our general factoring initiatives.”