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Oxford Finance Strengthens ABL Platform with Appointment of Brock Johnson to Lead Underwriting

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oxford Finance LLC (“Oxford” or the “Company”), a leading specialty finance firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brock Johnson to lead Underwriting for its newly created Asset Based Lending (“ABL”) division. In this role, Mr. Johnson will lead the firm’s ABL credit strategy, overseeing deal structuring, credit analysis, and risk management. This key addition strengthens Oxford’s growing ABL platform and reinforces the Company’s commitment to delivering thoughtful, credit-driven financing solutions to middle-market borrowers.

Brock Johnson brings nearly 20 years of experience in commercial finance and underwriting, with a strong track record of structuring and managing complex asset-based credit facilities. Prior to joining Oxford, Mr. Johnson served as a Managing Director at Ares Commercial Finance, where he was a member of the investment committee and responsible for evaluating and executing ABL transactions across a range of industries.

“We’re excited to welcome Brock to the Oxford team,” said Kevin Harbour, Managing Director at Oxford. “His deep underwriting expertise and disciplined credit approach will be instrumental as we continue to scale our platform and support a broader range of borrowers.”

Oxford’s expansion into traditional ABL is part of a broader strategy to diversify its product offerings and provide flexible capital solutions tailored to the unique needs of middle-market companies.

“I’m thrilled to join Oxford at such a pivotal time,” said Brock Johnson. “Oxford has built a strong reputation for delivering customer-focused, creative and reliable financing. I look forward to helping grow the ABL platform and supporting our clients with thoughtful, customized credit solutions.”

About Oxford Finance LLC

Oxford Finance LLC is a specialty finance firm providing senior secured loans to public and private companies operating in a variety of industries worldwide. For over 20 years, Oxford has delivered flexible financing solutions to over 700 companies, allowing borrowers to maximize their equity by leveraging their assets. Since 2002, Oxford has originated more than $14 billion in loans. Oxford is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with additional offices serving the greater San Diego, San Francisco, Boston, Atlanta and New York City metropolitan areas. For more information, visit https://oxfordfinance.com.

Contacts

For more information, please contact:
Amanda Stern
Director of Marketing
Oxford Finance
703-519-4900
Astern@oxfordfinance.com

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Contacts

For more information, please contact:
Amanda Stern
Director of Marketing
Oxford Finance
703-519-4900
Astern@oxfordfinance.com

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