NEW YORK — Commercial financing company Eastern Funding LLC has hired Jennifer Whitney as its national business manager, the company reports.
Whitney will be responsible for “new loan originations nationwide,” the company says, with a focus on the self-service laundry industry.
Prior to joining Eastern Funding, Whitney was financial services manager at Alliance Laundry Systems. She has more than 15 years of experience in commercial lending, and is an expert in laundry transaction analysis, according to the company, bringing a “valuable set of lending and financing skills to the Eastern Funding team.”
“Jennifer is an A-player in our industry,” says Brian Grell, executive vice president and co-founder of Eastern Funding. “Her experience and expertise meshes perfectly with our core commitment—and our consistent success at delivering the right financing solution for each client, along with unparalleled customer service.”
“Jennifer will add to Eastern Funding’s growth and expand our reach to new small-business owners in major markets within the United States. We are very excited to welcome Jennifer Whitney to our team,” Grell adds.
Since its inception in 1997, Eastern Funding has provided more than $1 billion in direct loans to various customers across multiple industries, including the grocery, fast food, garment care and coin laundry industries, among others, according to the company.
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