CIBC hired Evan Swank as a managing director and business development officer for its Asset-Based Lending team, signaling the bank’s continued commitment to providing customized lending solutions to its clients.

In his role, Swank will be responsible for new deal originations and relationship development in the Great Lakes Region spanning Ohio, Michigan, western Pennsylvania, upstate New York, and Kentucky. Prior to joining CIBC, Swank served as senior vice president and business development officer at Huntington National Bank, most recently located in Cincinnati.

Swank earned a master’s degree from Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor’s degree in finance from The Ohio State University. He is a member of the ACG Cincinnati and the Turnaround Management Association and the Secured Finance Network – Ohio Chapter.