Burlington, ON – Northpoint Commercial Finance is pleased to announce that Francine Cunningham has joined the company as Sr. Director – Business Development in Quebec. Francine joins the existing field sales team to provide enhanced regional coverage of existing customers, further develop their growing portfolio, and develop new business opportunities.
Based in Montreal, Francine will lead business development efforts in the Province of Quebec. She brings 22 years of floor plan financing experience with companies such as GE and Wells Fargo Distribution Finance. Francine has gained a wealth of experience through her career and is passionate about customer service. Her experience, drive, and “can-do” attitude make her a valuable addition to Northpoint.
Northpoint Commercial Finance is also very pleased to announce that Chantal Robin has been promoted to VP Business Development in Canada and will step into this role May 1st, 2022, to replace Bob Eddy who is retiring at the end of June 2022. Chantal has 20 plus years of floor plan finance experience in every aspect of the business, and relationships with customers from coast to coast.
“We are very excited about Francine joining the Northpoint team,” said Bob Eddy, Vice President of Business Development for Northpoint Commercial Finance in Canada. “We continue to experience significant growth, and the addition of Francine to forge ahead with the momentum that Chantal and the rest of the Northpoint team have fostered across the country is a huge plus for us. We are also extremely proud of the contributions Chantal has made and know she will continue to do so as she moves into her new role.”
Chris Cook, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Northpoint in Canada stated “We are currently experiencing mixed emotions as we are very excited about the addition of Francine and the promotion of Chantal, but we will greatly miss our dear friend and coworker Bob Eddy as he moves into his next venture of retirement. Bob’s experience, passion, and hard work is a key component to Northpoint’s launch and success in Canada. His focus on teamwork and helping out wherever and whenever needed is indicative of the Northpoint culture. The continuation of that mindset will be a key part of Bob’s Northpoint legacy. He will be greatly missed as a dedicated member of our team.”
About Northpoint Commercial Finance
Northpoint, is owned by LBC Capital, a subsidiary of Laurentian Bank of Canada and has offices in Alpharetta, GA, and Burlington, ON. Laurentian Bank, which has been in business for over 175 years, acquired Northpoint Financial in 2017. Northpoint was created by floorplan industry veterans highly experienced in forming and managing specialty finance programs. Our dedicated program team is empowered to make quick credit decisions and our unique flexibility provides a significant advantage in today’s often inflexible environment. More information about Northpoint and their offerings is available at www.northpointcf.com.
