Ansley Park Capital Announces Strategic Hires in Finance, Origination & Operations

Appointments Reinforce Firm’s Investment in High-Quality Talent to Support Continued Growth

TARRYTOWN, New York – May 20, 2026 – Ansley Park Capital (“Ansley Park”), a leading lending and specialty finance platform, today announced new strategic appointments across the finance, origination, and operations functions, further strengthening the firm’s infrastructure and supporting its continued growth.

Rachel Kranitz was appointed as Senior Managing Director and Controller; David Gomes as Vice President and Assistant Controller; Susan Parker as Director of Office Operations; and Audrey Trollinger as Assistant Vice President, Originations.

“We are pleased to welcome Rachel, David, Susan, and Audrey to Ansley Park,” said Eric Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ansley Park Capital. “Each brings meaningful experience and a strong track record in their respective disciplines. Just as importantly, they reflect the culture we have worked to build at Ansley Park—one that emphasizes integrity, discipline, and collaboration, and that has been recognized across the industry. As we continue to grow the platform, investing in high-quality talent who are both strong professionals and great teammates remains a top priority.”

Kranitz, who will lead Ansley Park’s accounting, financial reporting, and control functions, brings more than 20 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and finance transformation across complex global organizations. Most recently, she served as Senior Manager of Lease Accounting at GE HealthCare, where she led financial reporting and technical accounting initiatives for a $250 million global real estate portfolio and played a key leadership role in ASC 842 implementation and IPO readiness. Prior to that, she held a series of senior controllership roles at General Electric, where she led enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives, enhanced governance and compliance frameworks, and oversaw SEC reporting for multiple registrants. Kranitz began her career at PwC.

Gomes, who will support the various control functions of the company, brings more than 35 years of experience in progressive controllership roles at large and mid-market companies. He is a Certified Public Accountant with deep expertise in accounting, financial statement analysis, internal and external reporting, process improvement, and team development. Gomes spent over a decade and a half at GE and GE Capital, serving in a variety of senior finance leadership roles and, most recently, as a controllership consultant, supporting accounting and SEC reporting functions at Mastercard and Rite Aid.

Parker, who will oversee Ansley Park’s day-to-day administrative and operational functions, brings more than 20 years of corporate and business experience, including serving as Chief Executive Officer of her own business. Earlier in her career, she served as Financial Advisor at Smith Barney. She holds an M.B.A. degree in Finance from New York University and has an extensive background spanning corporate finance, operations, executive communications, and client relationship management across multiple industries.

Trollinger, who will focus on supporting the company’s deal origination and portfolio growth, brings experience in equipment finance and renewable energy lending. She joins Ansley Park from First Horizon Bank in Birmingham, Alabama, where she supported the management and analysis of a multi-billion-dollar loan and lease portfolio and led credit quality monitoring and reporting initiatives.

“These additions reflect our commitment to building a disciplined, institutional-quality platform, as we continue to focus on scaling the business thoughtfully, with the right people, processes, and controls in place,” concluded Miller.

About Ansley Park Capital

Ansley Park Capital is a lending and specialty finance platform focused on delivering flexible and customized financing solutions for essential-use, large-ticket equipment and machinery across a multitude of asset types and industries. At Ansley Park Capital, we tap into the responsiveness, flexibility, and creativity of a highly experienced team with unmatched access across the equipment financing industry to serve a broad community of borrowers to meet their individual needs with full product capabilities. Our approach to working with our clients is simple: we strive to understand our customers, take the time to underwrite their business, and provide tailored financing solutions for the unique circumstances they need to grow their businesses today and well into the future. AnsleyPark.Capital

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Ansley Park Capital Listed on Monitor’s 2026 Top Private Independents

Monitor recently published the 2026 Top Private Independents and Funding Source issue, in which Ansley Park Capital was among the independent equipment finance companies and funding sources listed in this year’s ranking. The issue explores how specialized expertise, “talent-first” cultures and a resurgence in M&A activity are defining the steady comeback for dealmakers navigating a calculated economic environment.

Flexible Financial Solutions for Mission-Critical, Essential-Use Equipment

Ansley Park Capital is a lending and specialty finance platform focused on delivering flexible and customized financing solutions for essential-use, large-ticket equipment and machinery across a multitude of asset types and industries in all 50 U.S. states and Canada. Backed by Ares Management Alternative Credit funds (NYSE: ARES), Ansley Park Capital was launched in January 2024. The company’s industry-leading team consists of more than 30 professionals brought together through a partnership between the former Bci Capital team and Ares Management. Many of team members have worked together for 25-plus years.

At Ansley Park Capital, we tap into the responsiveness, flexibility, and creativity of a highly experienced team with unmatched knowledge of the equipment financing industry to serve a broad community of borrowers to meet their individual needs with full product capabilities. Our approach to working with our clients is simple. We strive to understand our customers, take the time to underwrite their business, and provide tailored financing solutions for their unique circumstances. Our solutions facilitate their business growth today and well into the future.”

Source: https://www.monitordaily.com/issue/2026-funding-source-top-private-independents/

Ansley Park Capital Strengthens Capital Markets Team with Senior Leadership Appointments

Erick Berreondo and Nolan Stephenson Join Company as Managing Directors, Capital Markets

WHITE PLAINS, New York – April 8, 2026 – Ansley Park Capital (“Ansley Park”), a leading lending and specialty finance platform, announced ahead of ELFA’s Annual National Funding Conference the continued growth trajectory of its Capital Markets platform, detailing two new senior leadership appointments of Erick Berreondo and Nolan Stephenson, both in the role of Managing Director, Capital Markets.

“It is great to be able to add Erick and Nolan to our team—both such talented and experienced Capital Markets professionals who will facilitate seamless execution for our financial partners and customers,” commented Rob Seltzer, Executive Vice President and Head of Capital Markets & Commercial Operations.

Bringing two and a half decades of experience in business development and underwriting, Berreondo will originate opportunities with financial institutions, intermediaries, and investment banks. He joins Ansley Park from First Citizens Bank, where he was Director of Capital Markets. Previously, he served in executive roles at GE Capital, CIT, Alix Partners, and ACA Financial Guaranty Corporation.

“I am excited to join Ansley Park and look forward to contributing to the continued growth and success of its lending platform as a premier provider of equipment-backed financing for non-investment grade companies,” expressed Berreondo.

Stephenson brings an extensive background and domain expertise in equipment finance, which will further expand Ansley Park’s funding base and commercial activities. He joins Ansley Park from First National Capital Corporation, where he played an integral role in structuring and executing large-ticket loans and leases.

“I look forward to leveraging my commercial lending experience and relationships to originate equipment-backed transactions that will be backed by Ansley Park’s substantial balance sheet,” stated Stephenson.

“The focus on expanding Capital Markets activity is a critical part of Ansley Park’s strategy to grow assets and serve customers. Both Erick and Nolan will bring critical expertise and capabilities to bolster our team and our company’s reputation in the market,” concluded Eric Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer.

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Eric Miller Speaks on ELFA’s Equipment Finance Matters Podcast

Equipment finance plays a foundational role in powering the real economy, despite being often overlooked. In the latest episode of Equipment Finance Matters, Equipment Leasing & Finance Association President and CEO Leigh Lytle speaks with Eric Miller, President and CEO of Ansley Park Capital, about the industry’s power and sweeping impact.

Find out about Eric’s career journey, from the lasting impact of his rigorous training at GE Capital to how he and his team launched one of the fastest inaugural ABS transactions on record. Discover the critical distinctions between small, middle, and large-ticket financing, the risks and rewards of non-bank lending, and the importance of adaptability amid macroeconomic shifts. In addition, this don’t-miss discussion includes the impact of culture, creativity, and deep industry expertise on lasting success in equipment finance, as well as the rich career opportunities the sector offers.

Listen to the podcast at https://www.elfaonline.org/communications/equipment-finance-matters/the-real-impact-of-equipment-finance-collaboration,-culture,-and-career-advice

The Real Impact of Equipment Finance: Collaboration, Culture, and Career Advice
by Gwen Moran

While financial innovation stories may focus on trading technology or a hot fintech startup, real creativity and economic impact is happening in an unexpected place: equipment finance. From small ticket lenders that are foundational to consumer and small business lending to large ticket lenders funding multimillion-dollar deals, equipment finance is breaking new ground in capital formation and driving economic growth.

In the new podcast, “The Real Impact of Equipment Finance: Collaboration, Culture, and Career Advice,” ELFA CEO Leigh Lytle spoke with Eric Miller, CEO of Ansley Park Capital, a two-year-old lending and specialty finance platform and affiliated portfolio company of certain Ares Alternative Credit funds. Ansley Park Capitalrecently closed a $400 million asset-backed securitization (ABS)—the largest first-time issuance in the large-ticket equipment finance market. During the interview, Miller and Lytle discussed a range of topics, including the creativity and opportunities found in the $1.3 trillion equipment finance industry.

Opportunities Abound

Miller’s background spans both bank and non-bank lending sectors, giving him a broad view of the opportunities across the equipment finance field. He cut his teeth at organizations like Wells Fargo and GE Capital. From the start, he didn’t want to be a “me too” lender and, instead, looked for new ways to offer truly custom-tailored solutions to customers. Ansley Park does just that, with creative funding solutions for a wide range of customers and assets. “Being in a non-bank space really allows you the flexibility to do that without taking on any more loss risk,” he said.

Such flexibility is particularly important now, as technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are causing so much disruption in virtually every industry. Miller thinks AI will ultimately drive great growth, profitability, and efficiency. “We’re about to head into the largest industrial revolution our country has ever seen,” Miller said.

While he is concerned about AI’s impact on entry-level jobs, Miller believes the technology is also creating opportunities for people who are curious and ready to learn about it. In addition, while innovation is happening within the equipment finance industry, it’s also a human business, where relationship-building and character are important. Some of the core members of his 30-person team at Ansley Park Capital have worked together at various companies for more than 25 years.

Powering the Real Economy

While Miller said that no one he knows set out to become an equipment finance professional, the field is full of rich opportunities for young professionals. With myriad companies ranging from generalists who work with a wide range of clients to captive or niche lending organizations with defined specializations, equipment finance helps businesses operate and grow. People with drive and determination, analytical and basic financial skills, and character are often good candidates for careers in this industry. While he’s been in the business nearly three decades, he said this is a business of continuous learning.

Miller had much more to say about how equipment finance is misunderstood, how Ansley Park got its capital stack rated on first issuance, and why equipment finance offers exceptional career opportunities, among other topics.

Ansley Park Capital Recognized on Monitor’s Best Companies in Equipment Finance: 2026 Culture Honoree

Monitor recently published the third annual Best Companies in Equipment Finance ranking, a celebration of the organizations setting the pace for the year ahead. This is the second consecutive year Monitor has recognized our company’s culture, showing that we don’t just talk about culture, we live it!

The Ansley Park Capital team is proud of the culture we’ve created and continue to foster. When culture is built deliberately and lived authentically, it becomes a true competitive advantage. That advantage allows you to win for your customers and your employees.

Cultivating Excellence Through Intentional Culture

At Ansley Park Capital, excellence is a daily discipline reinforced through action, accountability and trust. In just its second year as an affiliated portfolio company of certain Ares Alternative Credit funds, the firm has achieved the rare feat of building a culture strong enough to be recognized as award-winning two years in a row. Leadership views this environment as a true competitive advantage that allows the firm to win for both its customers and its employees.

This cultural foundation is rooted in intentional hiring and sustained through radical transparency. A defining moment for the firm occurred during a complex M&A process. By maintaining frequent, honest communication — acknowledging what was known and what was not — leadership ensured that the 30-person team remained engaged and informed. The result was perfect employee retention throughout the transition, a testament to a team that rallied around a shared mission.

Empowerment is another hallmark of the Ansley Park Capital environment. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of decisions and propose better ways of doing things, regardless of their title. The company embraces a commitment to getting “1% better every day,” treating mistakes as learning opportunities rather than failures to be punished.

As Eric Miller, president and CEO, explains: “A winning culture doesn’t happen by accident. You must hire with intention, communicate with transparency — especially when it’s uncomfortable — and consistently put your people first. If you do that, the results take care of themselves.”

These internal strengths power Ansley Park Capital’s professional success as a leading specialty finance platform. The firm delivers flexible, customized financing for large-ticket equipment across various industries, utilizing the creativity of a highly experienced team with unmatched industry access.

By striving to deeply understand each customer and underwriting their unique circumstances with care, Ansley Park Capital provides the tailored solutions businesses need to grow.

Ultimately, by living its culture authentically, the firm ensures its team is uniquely equipped to provide the responsiveness that sets it apart in the specialty finance sector.

Source: https://www.monitordaily.com/profile/ansley-park-capital/

Ansley Park Capital Provides $40 Million Capital Expenditure Facility to Leading Provider of Essential Infrastructure Services

TARRYTOWN, New York – Ansley Park Capital (“Ansley Park”), a premier lending and specialty finance platform, announced the closing of a $40 million capital expenditure facility with a leading independent provider of recurring repair, maintenance, replacement, and installation services to natural gas transmission and distribution and substation infrastructure.

The new facility was used to finance the acquisition of critical equipment supporting the borrower’s ongoing capital investment program. The borrower is a recognized as a market leader in the natural gas utility services space, delivering essential services that support the safety, reliability, and resiliency of energy infrastructure. The company operates across the East, Northeast, South, and Midwest regions of the United States and serves a broad base of utility customers. Its scale, operating expertise, and recurring service model position the company as a critical partner to utility providers addressing aging infrastructure and increasing regulatory and reliability demands.

“This transaction reflects our focus on partnering with market-leading operators that provide essential services and maintain critical infrastructure,” said Eric Miller, President & Chief Executive Officer of Ansley Park Capital. “We’re proud to deliver a flexible capital expenditure facility that supports continued investment in modern equipment and positions the business for long-term, sustainable growth.”

The transaction underscores Ansley Park Capital’s ability to deliver customized financing solutions for asset-intensive businesses operating in essential infrastructure and utility services. The firm continues to partner with market leaders across critical industries by providing flexible, scalable capital tailored to their operational and strategic objectives.

About Ansley Park Capital

Ansley Park Capital is a premier lending and specialty finance platform focused on delivering flexible and customized financing solutions for essential-use, large-ticket equipment and machinery across a multitude of asset types and industries. At Ansley Park Capital, we tap into the responsiveness, flexibility, and creativity of a highly experienced team with unmatched access across the equipment finance industry to serve a broad community of borrowers to meet their individual needs with full product capabilities. Our approach to working with our clients is simple: we strive to understand our customers, take the time to underwrite their business, and provide tailored financing solutions to help them grow their businesses today and well into the future. For more information on Ansley Park Capital, please visit www.ansleyparkcapital.com.

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Ansley Park Capital Arranges $160 Million Senior Secured Facility for Voltava

Facility Finances Detroit Manufacturing Systems’ Acquisition of Android Industries and Avancez, Creating New Leader in Global Manufacturing and Assembly Space

NEW YORK – Ansley Park Capital (“Ansley Park”), a premier lending and specialty finance platform, announced the closing of a $160 million senior secured financing facility for Voltava, LLC (“Voltava”), the holding entity for Detroit Manufacturing Systems, LLC (“DMS”), to support its acquisition of Android Industries, LLC (“Android”), and Avancez, LLC.

Ansley Park served as Lead Agent on the transaction, which includes a $135 million acquisition term loan and $25 million of incremental liquidity to fund capital investments and support Voltava’s strategic growth initiatives. The term financing is structured as part of a split-lien arrangement alongside a revolver provided by a large national bank.

“This transaction brings together two highly respected operators whose combined scale, capabilities, and technology leadership create a powerful platform in the global manufacturing and assembly space,” said Eric Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ansley Park Capital. “We are proud to serve as Lead Agent and deliver a flexible capital solution that supports Voltava’s long-term strategic vision and continued investment in mission-critical operations.”

Bruce Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Voltava, added: “The merger of DMS and Android positions us to better serve our global customer base with expanded capabilities, deeper technical expertise, and greater operational resilience. Ansley Park Capital demonstrated a deep understanding of our business and executed a financing solution that enables us to move decisively into this next chapter. We appreciate their partnership and commitment to our success.”

The transaction underscores Ansley Park’s industry expertise in structuring flexible, customized financing solutions for large-scale, asset-intensive manufacturing and industrial businesses.

About Voltava

Voltava is a premier, global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems (“DMS”), Android Industries and Avancez. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Voltava unites the complementary strengths of three industry leaders to deliver innovative solutions in complex module assembly, sequencing, contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation and tooling and equipment design. With approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide, Voltava serves a broad portfolio of OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense and technology sectors. The company is built on a foundation of quality, safety, operational excellence and environmental responsibility–made possible through a vibrant, collaborative, diverse and people-focused culture.

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Ansley Park Capital Announces $400 Million Asset-Backed Securitization

NEW YORK – Ansley Park Capital (“Ansley Park”), a leading equipment finance platform, announced today the successful closing of its inaugural asset-backed securitization (“ABS”) on November 26, 2025, a landmark transaction valued at over $400 million that now stands as the largest first-time issuance in the large-ticket equipment finance market.

Ansley Park, an affiliated portfolio company of certain Ares Alternative Credit funds, has employed a credit-focused strategy to build a quality diversified portfolio. The successful execution of this ABS transaction underscores Ansley Park’s ability to structure, scale, and deliver customized financing solutions while maintaining rigorous underwriting standards and portfolio performance.

The offering includes more than $400 million of rated securities, with Moody’s providing ratings across the full capital stack. This marks the first time a major rating agency has rated the entire structure of an inaugural issuance in the large-ticket equipment finance sector. Investors demonstrated strong demand, with the transaction oversubscribed across all tranches.

“This milestone transaction is a testament to the innovative vision of our platform, the confidence of our investors, and the dedication of our exceptional team,” commented Eric Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ansley Park Capital. “Together, we are building and scaling a company that is setting new industry benchmarks.”

“Ansley Park Capital has distinguished itself with rapid growth, rigorous underwriting, and a commitment to building a premier equipment finance platform,” said Ankur Patel, Partner in Alternative Credit at Ares Management. “This inaugural securitization showcases the strength of the team and the trust the market has placed in the platform. We are excited to support Ansley Park Capital’s continued growth and expansion.”

“This securitization is a true team accomplishment, highlighting the quality of our portfolio, and the outstanding work of our finance and capital markets teams. We are grateful for the trust and support placed by ABS investors in our platform,” added Abhay Bhootra, Chief Financial Officer of Ansley Park Capital. “Achieving this scale and level of execution underscores the discipline and dedication that define our organization.”

Deutsche Bank Securities served as Sole Structuring Agent and Joint Bookrunner, Truist Securities acted as Joint Bookrunner, and an affiliate of Ares Management acted as Co-Manager.

About Ansley Park Capital

About Ares Management Corporation

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to advance our stakeholders’ long-term goals by providing flexible capital that supports businesses and creates value for our investors and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of September 30, 2025, Ares Management Corporation’s global platform had over $595 billion of assets under management, with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com.

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Kathleen Berryman Recognized on Monitor’s Seventh Annual Women in Equipment Finance

Monitor unveiled The 2025 Monitor Annual Women in Equipment Finance, the seventh edition of its Women in Equipment Finance celebration, highlighting leaders who continue to break new ground, challenge norms, and drive lasting impact across the industry.

Among this year’s list of leaders is Kathleen “Kathy” Berryman, our Managing Director, Sponsor Coverage, who has spent nearly three decades shaping the equipment finance business. Her career reflects both executional excellence and an enduring commitment to people – building platforms, closing complex transactions and nurturing the high-performing teams that power them.

Source: https://www.monitordaily.com/issue/the-2025-monitor-seventh-annual-women-in-equipment-finance/

Mark Trollinger Recognized on Monitor’s Most Influential People in Equipment Finance

Monitor unveiled The Most Influential People in Equipment Finance, a new annual tradition that honors the individuals making a lasting impact on the industry.

Among the changemakers, innovators and people working behind the scenes to shape the future of equipment finance, Mark Trollinger, our EVP & Chief Investment Officer & Head of Capital Markets, was recognized for his role in as a mentor who prioritizes being available and present for those he guides.

Mark’s approach involves providing support in two key ways: by sharing his technical expertise to help mentees understand the business and by acting as a sounding board for the “softer” side of their roles, such as human interactions and career goals. He finds it rewarding to have a positive influence on someone’s growth, which he believes creates a lasting legacy.

A testament to his approach is a mentee who succeeded in a challenging role and now maintains a long-term relationship where their roles have often reversed, with the mentee becoming the mentor.

Source: https://www.monitordaily.com/issue/the-2025-monitor-most-influential-people/