SLR Equipment Finance has hired Michael Sheridan as senior vice president of business development. In his new role, Sheridan will be responsible for growing SLR Equipment Finance’s leasing and lending activities in the Midwest. Sheridan has a customer-centric approach and multiple years of origination and structuring experience.

“I’m looking forward to joining the SLR Equipment Finance team,” Sheridan said. “SLR has an exceptional team focused on delivering creative solutions and exceptional service to its clients. I look forward to growing their presence in the Midwest with an emphasis on larger transactions across a broad spectrum of industries.”

“We welcome Mike to SLR Equipment Finance,” Randy Hicks, executive vice president of originations at SLR Equipment Finance, said. “His experience in the Midwest building relationships and working on larger, more complex transactions is a terrific fit with our company.”

SLR Equipment Finance, which was formerly known as Nations Equipment Finance, is celebrating its 10th year as an equipment finance provider this year.