Stonebriar Announces Additions to the Originations Team

Stonebriar Commercial Finance (“Stonebriar”) is pleased to announce two additions to its originations team.

James Paterson and Vince Cornell joined Stonebriar as Managing Directors responsible for the development and management of relationships with clients, prospects and referral sources in the West and Southeast markets, respectively.

James brings decades of asset-based lending experience to Stonebriar from organizations including East West Bank, Ares, PNC, CIT, and GE Capital. Based in Los Angeles, CA, James will leverage his long-standing Western U.S. and Canadian relationships in an effort to identify opportunities whereby Stonebriar provided fixed asset secured liquidity and growth capital supports the continued success of its lessees and borrowers.

Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Vince joins Stonebriar with a robust background in structured leasing and capital advisory for asset heavy, growth-oriented companies. His prior experience and vast network of contacts gained at Bulk Express, Cost & Capital Consulting, Ameris Bank, Fleet Advantage and PACCAR Leasing Company will drive his efforts to originate secured lease and loan opportunities that creatively address the capital needs of Southeast U.S. obligors and referral sources.

Nicholas Sandler, President of Stonebriar, said, “James and Vince bring valuable expertise and experience to our team, joining a sourcing effort that has yielded over $1.8 billion of new originations year to date. I welcome them to Stonebriar and look forward to the relationships and opportunities they will develop.”

About Stonebriar: Stonebriar, an Eldridge business, originates and services a portfolio of lease and loan products secured by essential income-producing assets across the credit spectrum. Based in Plano, TX, Stonebriar’s portfolio serves as a catalyst for the U.S. economy by providing capital needed in key sectors including manufacturing, marine, aviation, rail, energy, and real estate. To learn more about Stonebriar, please visit www.StonebriarCF.com. 

About Eldridge: Eldridge Industries invests in businesses across the Insurance, Asset Management, Technology, Mobility, Sports & Gaming, Media, Real Estate, and Consumer landscapes. The firm seeks to build and grow businesses led by proven management teams that have demonstrated leadership and experience to scale an enterprise. Eldridge Industries is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with additional offices in Beverly Hills, New York, and London. To learn more about Eldridge Industries, please visit www.eldridge.com.