AloStar Capital Finance announced the addition of Jonathan Schuster to its new business origination team. Based in AloStar’s Los Angeles office, Schuster will be responsible for sourcing both asset-based and lender finance deals for the West Region of AloStar Capital Finance.   

Schuster brings more than 20 years of commercial finance experience, having sourced, analyzed, underwritten and managed asset-based deals in both family office and regulated environments. He began his career by launching, developing and growing his family’s startup factoring company. Schuster later became a consultant for a global consulting firm and an investment banker for a boutique firm before returning to his commercial lending roots.  

Most recently, Schuster spent six years at a division of one of the nation’s largest bank holding companies. In that role, he sourced, underwrote and managed asset-based deals covering California, Oregon and Washington, and built a portfolio comprised of companies in various business sectors including technology, manufacturing, distribution and service. 

 “Jonathan is an outstanding addition to our robust team of banking professionals,” said Andy McGhee, President of AloStar Capital Finance. “With more than two decades of commercial finance experience on the West Coast, Jonathan understands the financial needs of growing businesses in this region. That experience will enable him to best serve business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals in this key market, strengthening our presence and capabilities across California and beyond.” 

Schuster is active in several industry groups including Association for Corporate Growth, Commercial Finance Association, and Turnaround Management Association, and engages with private equity sponsors and influencers. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Denver and MBA from the University of Southern California.