Oxford Finance LLC., a specialty finance firm that provides senior debt to life sciences and healthcare services companies, is pleased to announce Joshua S. Brown has joined its healthcare services lending team. In his director-level position, Brown is responsible for originating real estate loans to West Coast healthcare services companies.

Brown comes to Oxford with nearly 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with a primary focus on financial advisory and valuation services. Prior to joining Oxford, he was with Creative Health Capital working with healthcare providers, facilities and service companies to build their businesses and provide strategic financial solutions.

"We are happy to have Mr. Brown join Oxford's healthcare group," said J. Alden Philbrick, president and chief executive officer of Oxford Finance. "His deep understanding of the operational issues and financial needs of the seniors housing and services industries will be of great value to our company and prospective clients."

"I have admired Oxford for quite some time now and am pleased to become part of the team," said Brown. "Oxford has built a solid reputation providing creative financing, and I look forward to collaborating with the talented healthcare group to provide industry-leading financial solutions."

Oxford Finance is a specialty finance firm providing senior secured loans to public and private life sciences and healthcare services companies worldwide. For over 20 years, Oxford has delivered flexible financing solutions to its clients, enabling these companies to maximize their equity by leveraging their assets. In recent years, Oxford has originated over $3 billion in loans, with lines of credit ranging from $500 thousand to $75 million. Oxford is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with additional offices in California and Massachusetts.