Commercial Finance Partners announced the hiring of Karen Small as Senior Business Development Officer for the Midwest Region. With over 25 years of experience in financial services, Small has worked as a Field Examiner for Michigan National Bank, founded an auditing consulting company, and founded Sterling Commercial Credit, a financial services provider. With a wealth of experience in asset-based lending and factoring, Small will lead the company's efforts to expand the company’s Midwest Region presence through both direct lending and debt advisory. Small will be responsible for growing new channels while still able to serve her nationwide referral base throughout the entire United States and Canada.

"Karen is a perfect fit for our company, both culturally and professionally,” commented Darren Palestine, Managing Partner. “We’ve had the privilege of working with Karen as co-lenders on transactions and we look forward to her contribution and the continued growth of our company.”