Triumph Healthcare Finance announced the hiring of Susan Baker as vice president of underwriting. In this role, Baker will support the underwriting group and growth at Triumph Healthcare Finance. Baker will be based in Triumph Healthcare Finance’s home office in Portland.

“We are very excited to welcome Susan to the Triumph Healthcare Finance team,” Jennifer Sheasgreen, president for Triumph Healthcare Finance, said. “Susan’s experience in the healthcare space will be an asset for our team. Her role is crucial for the success of our business, and we’re excited to see the immediate impact she will have.”

Baker joins Triumph Healthcare Finance with over 25 years of experience in examination, underwriting and account management.

Prior to joining Triumph Healthcare Finance, Baker served as an examiner for Portland-based Cascade Credit Services. Her experience also spans companies that include Pacific Continental Bank, US Bank and Bank of America to name a few.