Oxford Finance LLC, a specialty finance firm that provides senior debt to life sciences and healthcare services companies, announced Tracy S. Maziek has been hired to head its healthcare services lending division. As managing director, Maziek will oversee business development, as well as credit and portfolio management for the healthcare group.

"We are very pleased that Mr. Maziek has joined Oxford," said J. Alden Philbrick, president and chief executive officer of Oxford Finance. "Over the past 20 years, Mr. Maziek has established an impressive reputation in the healthcare lending industry, and has the experience we need to accelerate the growth and manage the operations of Oxford's healthcare services group."

"I'm proud to be part of the Oxford team which has a track record of exceeding client expectations and delivering flexible financing solutions to healthcare companies," said Maziek. "I look forward to working with this outstanding group of professionals who have a deep understanding of the healthcare industry."

Oxford Finance is a specialty finance firm providing senior secured loans to public and private life sciences and healthcare services companies worldwide. For over 20 years, Oxford has delivered flexible financing solutions to its clients, enabling these companies to maximize their equity by leveraging their assets. In recent years, Oxford has originated over $2 billion in loans, with lines of credit ranging from $500 thousand to $75 million. Oxford is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with additional offices in California, Massachusetts and North Carolina.

Editor's note: Earlier this year, ABL Advisor spoke with Tracy Maziek with regard to the state of the healthcare finance marketplace. Click here to read the interview from January 2015.