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Northpoint Commercial Finance named Gary Childress vice president of marine operations. An industry veteran with 30 years of experience in sales, operations and strategic planning, Childress will direct day-to-day procedures and strategic planning, including initiatives with suppliers “to foster stronger customer-focused synergy.”

“Northpoint is highly committed to ongoing improvement and further developing our customer-centric approach, and we believe Gary’s unique skill set and extensive industry knowledge will be a tremendous asset in helping to drive innovation and achieve our goals,” COO Scott Raymond said in a statement.

Northpoint added that Childress will work with senior vice presidents of business development Russell Baqir and John Durnien.