Devils Lake, ND – Steve Taylor recently joined Western Equipment Finance as a National Business Development Manager. His duties will include identifying target markets and customer opportunities to utilize equipment financing across the U.S.

Prior to joining Western, Taylor served in senior management and development roles for Varilease Technology Finance Group, TIP Capital, and Dana Commercial Credit / Heller Financial. Taylor is actively involved in his community, volunteering for Michigan Animal Rescue League and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Taylor is involved with the Lake Orion Youth Baseball League, serving as a coach, Division Commissioner and on the Board of Directors. Taylor is also on the Board of Directors for Lakes Community Credit Union.

Originally from Royal Oak, MI, Taylor received his degree in Economics and Management from Albion College in Albion, MI. Taylor currently resides in Lake Orion, MI. Western Equipment Finance is headquartered in Devils Lake, ND, with assets totaling $240 million. Western Equipment Finance offers equipment financing services throughout the United States. Western State Bank is a 114 year old employee-owned, community bank with assets totaling approximately $830 million. The bank offers superior full-banking services, investments, mortgage financing to personal and business customers in the North Dakota communities of Devils Lake, Towner, Fargo and West Fargo, and in the Arizona communities of Casa Grande, Chandler, Scottsdale and Sun City.