MidFirst Business Credit Appoints Graham Nelson as Business Development Officer

July 7, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA – MidFirst Business Credit (the “Company”), a subsidiary of MidFirst Bank, the nation’s largest privately owned bank, today announced the appointment of Graham Nelson as Vice President, Business Development Officer, based in Los Angeles.

Nelson brings considerable experience in commercial finance across credit, portfolio management and originations at a variety of banks and national asset-based lending platforms. He most recently served as Business Development Officer and Director, Originations at Accord Financial. He has also held positions at eCapital Corp. and First Republic Bank where he worked in asset-based lending, portfolio management and fund investment lending.

“We are thrilled to welcome Graham to the MidFirst Business Credit team,” said Norbert Schmidt, SVP, National Sales Manager at MidFirst Business Credit. “He brings a strong track record in commercial finance originations and is a natural fit as we continue to grow our nationwide asset-based lending platform serving the full range of middle market businesses.”

“MidFirst Business Credit has built a strong reputation in asset-based lending by staying close to clients and making thoughtful credit decisions,” said Nelson. “I am excited to join at this stage of the Company’s growth and look forward to deepening relationships with businesses both in Southern California and across the country to help them access the capital they need to succeed.” 

Launched over 40 years ago, MidFirst Business Credit combines local knowledge and relationships with the strength and stability of a well-capitalized and privately owned national commercial bank to offer a truly differentiated approach to asset-based lending. The Company focuses on growing businesses with strong management teams via credit facilities ranging from $5 million to upwards of $30 million and offers a host of other specialized financing products and services such as commercial real estate lending, treasury management, merchant accounts, SBA financing and more.

About MidFirst Bank

With over $42 billion in assets, Oklahoma City-based MidFirst Bank is the largest privately owned bank in the United States. MidFirst operates banking locations in Oklahoma, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Utah, and provides commercial lending, wealth management, private banking and mortgage servicing nationwide.

MidFirst demonstrates a strong commitment to community investment through philanthropy, volunteerism and partnerships with organizations that advance healthcare, education, and civic development. For more information on MidFirst Bank visit midfirst.com