MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., May 21, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Marlin Business Services Corp. (Nasdaq:MRLN) is pleased to announce that John Pope has joined the company as Portfolio Manager of Marlin Trade Receivables Corp. In this role, John will oversee the credit operations of the factoring division.
"We are very pleased to have John join our team," said Lynne Wilson, CFO of Marlin Business Services Corp. "His combination of experience and industry knowledge will provide the support Marlin Trade Receivables needs as we continue to expand our reach into the small-ticket factoring market."
John is a respected professional with over twenty years of experience in the factoring industry. Prior to joining Marlin Trade Receivables, he previously held Senior Vice President positions for both First Capital Corp. and Signal Capital Corporation, as well as various management positions within the financial services industry.
About Marlin Trade Receivables Corp.
Marlin Trade Receivables is a subsidiary of Marlin Business Services Corp. and provides trade receivables financing to small businesses.
About Marlin Business Services Corp.
Marlin Business Services Corp. is a nationwide provider of equipment leasing solutions primarily to small businesses. The Company's principal operating subsidiary, Marlin Leasing Corporation, finances over 70 equipment categories in a segment of the market generally referred to as "small-ticket" leasing (i.e. leasing transactions less than $250,000). The Company was founded in 1997 and completed its initial public offering of common stock on November 12, 2003. In addition to its executive offices in Mount Laurel, NJ, Marlin has regional offices in or near Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia and Salt Lake City. For more information, visit http://www.marlincorp.com or call toll-free at (888) 479-9111.