Minneapolis (March 11, 20120) − Bell Bank Equipment Finance has named Rob Bakke senior vice president/business development. His territory comprises states across the Midwest. Based in Minneapolis, Bakke will offer a wide rang of equipment-based financing to a variety of industries.
 
“Rob is a trusted advisor to his clients and peers within our industry,” said Eric Zehr, president of Bell’s equipment finance division. “He will be a valuable member of our team as we pursue new growth initiatives.”

A graduate of St. Olaf College, Bakke held several sales roles with GE Capital from 2009 to 2016 and most recently worked at MB Bank, acquired by Fifth Third Bank last year.

About Bell Bank
Headquartered in Fargo, N.D., Bell Bank (Member FDIC) was chartered in 1966 and has grown to become one of the nation’s largest privately held banks. Bell is an award-winning company, offering full-service commercial, consumer and private banking as well as mortgage, wealth management and equipment finance services.

Bell Bank Equipment Finance, a division of Bell Bank, works directly with end users, provides vendor finance programs and supports other financial institutions with equipment finance solutions.