Siena Lending Group LLC announced that Mark Orlando will be joining the firm and leading its Los Angeles-based offices as Director-Western Region Manager.  With over 25 years of experience in the finance and asset-based lending industry and having completed over $1 billion in transactions, Mark is well qualified to expand Siena’s footprint in the Western United States.  Formerly with Ares Commercial Finance and Ares’ predecessor, First Capital, as Principal and Senior Vice President for the last six years, Mark was responsible for originating and closing new lending opportunities to grow their market in the West.
 
Previously, Mark served in senior business development, credit, and management roles for Rabobank, U.S. Bank and LaSalle Bank (now part of Bank of America), as well as founding his own firm, Arrowhead Capital, where he served as Managing Director.  Mark is an active member of several professional organizations, including Commercial Finance Association, Turnaround Management Association, and Association for Corporate Growth, where he serves as a conference Chair Person.
 
“We are very pleased to add Mark to the Siena team as we continue to expand our lending capabilities,” said David Grende, President and CEO of Siena Lending Group.  “Mark is a respected industry veteran with a broad reach that will propel our growth in the Western United States.”
 
“I’m excited to join Siena,” stated Mark Orlando.  “Given my background and skill set partnered with Siena’s creative and flexible lending approach, I am confident that Siena’s expansion in the West will be successful.”