Siena Lending Group Strengthens DIP & Exit Financing Capabilities, Adds Samuels to Team

Siena Lending Group LLC ("Siena") announced today that it has reinforced its focus on special situation financing with the hiring of Geoffrey Samuels, VP – New Business Originations. With a committed focus on special situations including Chapter 11, DIP and exit financings, Samuels will be based in Charleston, SC and report directly to Nick Payne.

“It’s exciting to join such a storied and well-respected firm in Siena. Their financial capabilities and commitment to providing exemplary service to their clients, referral partners and employees will make the expansion into bankruptcy finance a breeze,” Samuels said.

Nick Payne, Director of Originations, said: “We are excited to add someone of Geoff’s caliber and expertise to our originations team. Geoff has a lot of experience dealing with the nuances of in-court restructurings as a lender, and his knowledge will be a valuable addition to our platform.”

About Siena Lending Group

Siena Lending Group is a leading asset-based lender which serves middle-market companies looking for an alternative to traditional bank financing. Siena offers asset-based loans from $5 million to $40 million and consistently finds creative ways to provide borrowers with maximum flexibility and liquidity. With deep lending experience and expertise in complex situations, clients can feel confident knowing Siena brings the patience and perspective to help them work through any challenges and achieve their long-term visions. Siena provides financing solutions to companies across a broad spectrum of industries. Siena Healthcare Finance, a specialized division of Siena, is dedicated solely to serving companies within the healthcare sector. Siena is a portfolio company of Business Development Corporation of America, an affiliate of Benefit Street Partners LLC. For more information, visit www.sienalending.com or www.sienahealthcarefinance.com or contact a Siena team member.