Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC (“Horizon” or the “Company”), the manager and investment adviser for Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN), a leading specialty finance company providing secured loans to venture capital-backed companies in technology, life sciences, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries, and an affiliate of Monroe Capital, announced today the promotion of four senior members of its origination team to new or expanded roles. These leadership changes are designed to enhance the Company’s origination capabilities and portfolio management, better serving the needs of existing and potential borrowers, as well as their venture investors.
“We are pleased to announce the expanded roles of these key members of the Horizon team. These promotions reflect their deep expertise in the venture lending market and the significant contributions they have made to Horizon over the years,” said Daniel Devorsetz, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Investment Officer of Horizon. “As the venture lending landscape continues to evolve, these new roles will strengthen our ability to serve our partners in the venture ecosystem and leverage the unique strengths of each team member.”
The executive promotions include:
- Kevin May – Head of Originations, Senior Vice President, and Senior Managing Director
Kevin will be responsible for expanding Horizon’s market presence and executing the Company’s venture lending strategy across all platforms and geographies. Previously, Kevin served as Senior Vice President and Senior Managing Director, focusing on business development for the West Coast life sciences markets and leading the Company’s West Coast operations. He joined Horizon in 2005 and has excelled in various roles, including life sciences and technology originations and credit underwriting. - Mishone Donelson – Head of Life Science Lending, Senior Vice President, and Senior Managing Director
Mishone, who has served as Senior Vice President and Senior Managing Director responsible for business development in the East Coast life sciences markets, will now expand his role to lead Horizon’s life sciences originations nationwide. Since joining Horizon in 2016, Mishone has been a skilled relationship manager and originator with a vast network of investors and business professionals across the life sciences community. - Todd McDonald – Head of Technology Lending and Senior Managing Director
Todd will lead Horizon’s technology lending efforts nationwide, bringing over 20 years of experience in technology lending to the role. Since joining Horizon in 2012, he has served as Senior Managing Director, focusing on business development in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast technology markets, and is a seasoned venture lender and origination expert. - Kevin Walsh – Head of Portfolio Management and Senior Managing Director
Kevin will take on a leadership role in Horizon’s portfolio management efforts. Since joining the Company in 2006, Kevin has held various leadership positions in both origination and underwriting. Most recently, he served as Senior Managing Director responsible for business development in the West Coast technology markets. Kevin also spent 10 years as a Senior Credit Officer, playing a critical role in Horizon’s underwriting and portfolio management operations.
