Wells Fargo Names Lesher Head of Middle Market Banking

Wells Fargo promoted Kristin Lesher, a 21-year veteran of the company, to lead middle market banking. Lesher previously led middle market operations across 19 states, Washington, D.C., and eastern Canada as head of the east region for the company.

October 25, 2021 Kristin Lesher | Kyle Hranicky | wells fargo Ian Koplin

Wells Fargo Appoints Rodriguez Leader for Community Lending & Investment

Wells Fargo appointed Vanessa Rodriguez to lead community lending and investment within its commercial real estate group. During her 20-year career with Wells Fargo, Rodriguez has held various relationship manager roles.

October 18, 2021 Kara McShane | Vanessa Rodriguez | wells fargo Ian Koplin

KeyBank Leads $200MM Increase to SmartStop Self Storage’s Credit Facility

SmartStop Self Storage exercised $200 million of its accordion under its existing multi-currency credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by KeyBank, Wells Fargo, Citibank and Bank of Montreal. KeyBanc Capital Markets and KeyBank served as joint lead arrangers and administrative agents.

October 11, 2021 Bank of Montreal | BMO Capital Markets | Citibank | H. Michael Schwartz | KeyBank | SmartStop Self Storage | wells fargo | Wells Fargo Securities Ian Koplin

Secured Finance Network Elects Leaders for Fiscal 2022

The Secured Finance Network (SFNet) added to its executive and management committees for fiscal year 2022. These leaders guide the association, make policy decisions, confirm new members and provide thought leadership in advocacy and education.

October 7, 2021 Ares Commercial Finance | Asset Based Lending Consultants | Bank of America | Barry Bobrow | Bethani R. Oppenheimer | Betty Hernandez | Blank Rome | Bobbi Acord Noland | Donald Clarke | Edward King | ENGS Commercial Capital | Gary C. Epstein | Gerber Finance | Goldberg Kohn | Greenberg Traurig | Hamid Namazie | Hilco Global | J.P. Morgan Securities | Jeffrey Goldrich | Jennifer Palmer | John DePledge | Jonathan N. Helfat | King Trade Capital | Laura Glass | Lawrence Chua | Lawrence Flick | McGuireWoods | Otterbourg | Parker Hudson Rainer & Dobbs | Peter York | Republic Business Credit | Richard Gumbrecht | Richard M. Kohn | Robert Grbic | Robert Meyers | Sandra Evans | SLR Business Credit | Tania Daniel | The Secured Finance Network | U.S. Bank | wells fargo | White Oak | William R. Bence | Wingspire Capital Ian Koplin

BofA and Wells Fargo Provide $80MM Revolver to Helix Energy Solutions Group

Helix Energy Solutions Group entered into a new $80 million asset-based revolving credit facility with a syndicated banking group. Bank of America and Wells Fargo acted as joint lead arrangers for the facility.

October 1, 2021 Bank of America | Erik Staffeldt | Helix Energy Solutions Group | wells fargo Phil Neuffer

CIBC and Axos Join Lender Group for America’s Car-Mart’s Amended Facilities

America’s Car-Mart extended the term of its revolving credit facilities to Sept. 29, 2024, and increased the total permitted borrowings to $600 million. In addition, CIBC Bank USA and Axos Bank joined the lending group.

October 1, 2021 America’s Car-Mart | Arvest Bank | Axos Bank | BMO Harris | BOK Financial | CIBC Bank USA | Commerce Bank | First Horizon Bank | Jeff Williams | MUFG Union Bank | Vickie Judy | wells fargo Phil Neuffer

Wells Fargo Partners With Microsoft, Google Cloud for New Digital Infrastructure Strategy

Wells Fargo announced its new digital infrastructure strategy, combining a multi-cloud approach with third-party data centers. Wells selected Microsoft Azure as its primary public cloud provider and Google Cloud for additional business-critical public cloud services.

September 16, 2021 digital infrastructure strategy | Google Cloud | Microsoft Azure | wells fargo Ian Koplin

Pelos to Retire from Wells Fargo; Hranicky Appointed CEO of Commercial Banking

Perry Pelos will retire from Wells Fargo in April 2022 and Kyle Hranicky, head of Middle Market Banking, will succeed him as CEO of its Commercial Banking segment, effective immediately. Hranicky will report to CEO Charlie Scharf and serve on the company’s Operating Committee.

September 7, 2021 Kyle Hranicky | Perry Pelos | wells fargo Ian Koplin

Wells Fargo Names Hooper Division Executive for Commercial Banking in Great Plains

Wells Fargo named Talena Hooper division executive to lead the bank’s commercial banking division in the Great Plains. Based in Kansas City, MO, Hooper now oversees commercial banking operations across Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

September 1, 2021 Laura Oberst | Talena Hooper | wells fargo Ian Koplin

Nunn Joins Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management as Head of Diverse Segments

Clarence Nunn joined Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management as head of diverse segments. Nunn will support Wells Fargo’s focus on expanding its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

August 25, 2021 Barry Sommers | Clarence Nunn | Kleber Santos | wells fargo | Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management Ian Koplin