Benetrends Adds Two Finance Specialists to Corporate Team

Benetrends, based in North Wales, announced this week it has added two finance specialists to its corporate team as part of its growth plan for 2014. The company appointed Stacey Kuzniasz as SBA Funding Specialist and Britt Blakeley as Senior Sales Consultant.

"Stacey and Britt each have 10-year track records of providing comprehensive financing solutions for clients and will play a key role in Benetrends' growth this year as we expand our presence around the U.S.," said Rocco Fiorentino, president & CEO, Benetrends, Inc. "The International Franchise Association says franchise businesses are expected to grow faster and create more jobs than the rest of the economy in 2014, so, as the leader in franchise funding, we are expanding our team to meet the growing demand for our services."

With more than a decade of experience in managing SBA loans and mortgages, Kuzniasz's extensive financing background will aid her in her role as SBA Funding Specialist. In this position, she will be responsible for helping clients identify the most appropriate funding program available to achieve their business objectives. She will play a key role in guiding clients through the often-complex process of closing an SBA loan. Kuzniasz previously served as Associate Vice President, SBA Operations, for 1st Colonial Community Bank and has also held finance positions at Bank of America, PNC Bank and CIT.

Blakely brings extensive franchising experience to her role with Benetrends, where she will be responsible for working with clients to help them understand the various funding programs offered by Benetrends and determine which solution is most appropriate for their individual needs. Blakeley has had success as both a franchise consultant and franchise development professional. Prior to joining Benetrends, Blakeley spent more than five years in franchise financing and more than 10 years in the franchise industry.