Equity Bank, the Wichita-based bank subsidiary of Equity Bancshares, has named Morgan Littell vice president, business aviation, responsible for establishing its aircraft financing division. She brings more than 10 years of successful aircraft financing acumen to the newly created position, which will offer nationwide aircraft financial services.

“Morgan is a well-respected, knowledgeable and experienced aviation finance professional who will expand Equity Bank's aircraft portfolio,” says executive vice president, chief operating officer Craig Anderson. “She is the epitome of a customer-oriented banker who will be focused on client needs in a full range of aircraft financing, to include new and used piston powered aircraft, turboprops and jets. The development of our new aircraft financing division gives current and future customers an opportunity to improve their business travel.”

Littell, who holds a BSc from the University of Kansas and an MBA from Wichita State University, has been involved in aviation for more than 20 years, beginning her career in sales and marketing for a Wichita-based aircraft manufacturer. In addition to being an expert in aircraft financing she also has experience in aircraft maintenance and aircraft chartering. She joins Equity from another financial institution where she established a new aircraft financing organisation and headed aircraft financial transactions. She is active in aviation organisations such as Women in Aviation, the National Aircraft Finance Association, the National Business Aviation Association and the Wichita Aero Club.