Align Business Finance, a leading provider of capital solutions to companies across a wide range of industries, announced it has added to the team with the hiring of Robert Richardson as Managing Director and a member of Align’s investment committee. Along with direct investment underwriting, Rob’s responsibilities will include managing a portion of the portfolio of middle market loans and leases

“Rob’s experience is a perfect match with our needs, both in terms of working with our existing borrowers as well as underwriting new transactions,” said Jordan Allen, Align’s Principal.  “We are excited to add a professional with Rob’s pedigree and experience.”  

Prior to joining Align, Rob was a Senior Portfolio Manager and Vice President at Exworks Capital, a middle market senior lender, since 2014. Earlier in his career, Rob spent five years as a Senior Asset Manager at PNC Bank, eight years in various roles at GMAC Commercial Finance and five years at The CIT Group as an underwriter among other roles. Rob has an undergraduate degree in Business Management & Accounting from Purdue University and a JD from Chicago Kent College of Law.  

Align formerly known as Reich Bros Structured Finance, LLC, is an asset-based lender that helps borrowers unlock value in capital assets through financing solutions customized to meet the borrower’s needs. Financing solutions include sale-leaseback, capital lease, term loan, secured loan and other structured transactions, and assets include machinery, equipment, and industrial real estate.