FSW Funding, a Phoenix-based company that specializes in financing solutions for small and mid-size businesses, recently promoted Anthony Fortunato to the position of Senior Vice President – Underwriting & Credit. Fortunato will oversee the credit and underwriting process, as well as assist in managing the Factoring and Asset Based Lending (ABL) portfolio.

“With over 22 years in the factoring and ABL industry, Anthony is a key part of the FSW Management team as we continue to grow our portfolio,” said Robyn Barrett, Founder and Managing Member of FSW Funding. “FSW Funding is in a great position to expand its lending capabilities, and Anthony will help us continue to grow and minimize risk.”

Fortunato attended Arizona State University where he focused his studies on Business Management at the W.P. Carey School of Business. After college, he began his career in factor financing as an account manager with a factoring company in northern California, and quickly moved up the corporate ladder to the position of Business Development Officer. He then relocated to Utah, joining Summit Financial Resources where he was hired as Assistant Vice President. After two years in Utah, Fortunato returned to Arizona to help launch Landmark Business Capital LLC. Prior to joining FSW Funding, Fortunato worked for Rexford Funding as Senior Vice President of Operations and Bibby Financial Services serving as Vice President of Underwriting.