Jason Patterson has been appointed assistant vice president, credit and administration, Pacific & Western Bank of Canada said Friday.

Patterson has over 22 years experience in the finance and insurance industry, including management positions with three large Canadian insurance companies. He holds a CFA designation and an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Waterloo.

David Taylor, president & CEO, stated, “I am very pleased to have Jason on our team. He has a wealth of experience and will be a key contributor to our growing bulk lease financing program.”

The London, Ont.-based bank is a branchless financial institution. It specializes in providing financing throughout Canada to well established corporations and government entities, including hospitals, school boards, universities and colleges, municipalities, provinces and territories, and federal government agencies.

The bank is wholly owned by Pacific & Western Credit Corp. (TSX:PWC).

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