Wells Fargo Capital Finance, part of Wells Fargo & Company, announced the hiring of Jason Cosso as business development officer and managing director. Based in San Francisco, Cosso will be focused on originating senior secured loans with private equity sponsors and companies in the Western U.S.

“We’re excited to welcome Jason back to the firm and leverage his breadth of experience and expertise in this industry,” stated Scott Glassberg, managing director and head of Western region loan originations, Wells Fargo Capital Finance.

Cosso rejoins Wells Fargo Capital Finance where he spent 2004 to 2011. His most recent experience was with CIT Group, Silicon Valley Bank and Comerica where he held various management roles with originations, underwriting, portfolio management and syndications. Jason is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University and lives with his wife and their twins in Lafayette, CA.