Mazuma Capital Hires Julie Fuchs as VP of Marketing & Strategic Development

Draper, Utah December 2010–Mazuma Capital, a leading national direct lender, announces today it has hired Julie Fuchs as VP of Marketing & Strategic Development. Fuchs will direct all marketing campaigns including social media, advertising, press, events, and all web-based initiatives. She will also expand Mazuma Capital's Strategic Development programs through online vendor and strategic partner programs (exclusively for banks and brokers).

"Julie brings a wealth of transaction, situational, and real world marketing application and experience to Mazuma. Her depth and savvy in social media, advertising, web-based initiatives and customer relations is the new standard and platform in which Mazuma will solidify and build upon its market reputation" Jared Belnap, Mazuma's President and CEO said. "Her charisma and personality are contagious and we're thrilled to have her expand our management team and augment the tools and resources available to our sales staff and managers", said Belnap.

Mazuma Capital will continue to provide flexibility in its lending as 100% owner operated direct lease originator. With a core team that is consistently recognized as leaders in lease origination, syndication and documentation, Mazuma will now add enterprise leading marketing initiatives to better serve its customers and partners.

"By including social media and a new in depth online presence into the marketing platform at Mazuma Capital we will connect with prospective customers and partners through conversations. These conversations will provide a platform for enhanced business relationships", said Fuchs. "With social media at the forefront of today's marketing it is crucial to have a strong presence, which in turn helps our customers and partners locate us by using a non-invasive approach. I am excited to be a part of some amazing marketing initiatives that will prove successful for Mazuma as a whole", Fuchs said.

About Mazuma: Mazuma Capital is committed to our client's success. Our unique capabilities and innovative product offerings provide solutions accelerating financial growth. Servicing both rising companies and established businesses, Mazuma continues to secure its position as the middle-market industry leader. We build long-term relationships by delivering on our commitments. Mazuma co-authored the Utah Best Practices Alliance and subscribes to the ELFA Code of Fair Business Practices.