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ELLEN FINNERTY JOINS FIRST CAPITAL AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

 

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., November 12, 2007 – First Capital, a leading financial services firm, announced today that Ellen Finnerty has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. 

 

Ms. Finnerty has worked in the financial services industry since 1997 and has 19 years of human resources experience in building company environments that encourage management and employees to achieve their full potential. Prior to joining First Capital, Ms. Finnerty was Vice President, Human Resources Director for Fidelity National Information Services, a Fortune 500 financial services company.  Previously, she was Senior Vice President, Human Resources Director for Palm Beach National Bank & Trust, where she built a comprehensive human resources program. Ellen served as President of the local affiliation of the Society For Human Resources Management (SHRM) chapter; the Human Resources Association of Palm Beach County in 2001.  Ms. Finnerty has a BA degree in Sociology from the University of Florida and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

 

Mark Sunshine, President of First Capital, stated, “Ellen’s strategic approach to human resources is characterized by a keen focus on helping First Capital accomplish its financial goals while concurrently allowing employees to achieve their personal and profession objectives.  The timing of her arrival is vitally important as we continue to build a world-class organization.  First Capital is growing staff in order to maintain a high level of quality client service as well as to promote new financial products and services.  We are very happy to have Ellen as part of the First Capital family.”

 

About First Capital

 

First Capital (www.FirstCapital.com) is a leading commercial financial services firm providing prompt, professional and reliable working capital solutions and outsourcing, primarily for middle-market companies and institutions.  With over $1 billion in total committed lines, First Capital is one of the largest independent and fastest-growing commercial finance companies in the United States.  The firm focuses on asset-based lending, accounts receivable management, credit protection, international supply chain financing and servicing for clients in North America and Asia.  The firm also manages asset portfolios for clients and is an active issuer of receivables-backed securities.  Combining a unique blend of traditional and progressive banking methods, First Capital provides clients with customized support needed to grow and maintain their business.  Based out of West Palm Beach, Florida, the firm has six full-service offices in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Ft. Lauderdale, Oklahoma City and Atlanta and a subsidiary that is headquartered in Hong Kong.