Nicholas Payne

Mechanical Engineering Manager at Amogy

Nicholas Payne is the Senior Managing Director at Siena Lending Group LLC, a position he has held since March 2023. He is based in the Greater Chicago Area and has a strong background in commercial finance, specifically in asset-based lending. Siena Lending Group specializes in providing loan facilities ranging from $10 million to $100 million to middle-market businesses across the United States and Canada. Their offerings include revolving loans against accounts receivable and inventory, as well as term loans against fixed assets, catering to various financial needs such as working capital, growth capital, and restructuring.1

Before becoming Senior Managing Director, Payne served in several roles at Siena Lending Group, including Managing Director and Director, showcasing a progressive career within the company. His experience also includes a position as Vice President at Nations Equipment Finance and various roles in finance and investment at firms like Morgan Stanley and FGI Finance.1

Payne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of South Carolina-Columbia and has been recognized in the Commercial Finance Association's "40 Under 40" list in September 2017, highlighting his impact in the finance industry.1

Experience

Mechanical Engineering Manager at Amogy (March 2023 - Present)

Adjunct Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology (September 2017 - April 2023); Senior Mechanical Engineer at Army Futures Command (2013 - 2023); Mechanical Engineer at Army Futures Command (2006 - 2013)

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology (2011 - 2021); MEng in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology (2006 - 2009); BE in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology (2002 - 2006)