Corporate Finance Team

Scott Gast

Scott Gast

Managing Director, Mid-Atlantic/Southern U.S. Regions

Scott brings more than 15 years of middle-market commercial finance experience to NXT Capital. He was most recently a Director with Merrill Lynch Capital, where he underwrote, originated and managed cash flow and asset-based transactions.  Scott brings broad industry expertise to NXT, including experience in manufacturing and distribution, business services and recurring-monthly-revenue sectors.

As part of Heller Financial’s Corporate Finance Group, Scott previously managed transactions in Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver and Canada. His background also includes working as an audit senior for Ernst & Young.

Scott earned a B.A. in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa.

scott.gast@nxtcapital.com
(312) 450-8040
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Corporate Finance Team

John Finnerty Senior Managing Director | Group Head

Frederick Yanni Managing Director | Northeast U.S.

Ted Denniston Managing Director | Northeast U.S.

Scott Gast Managing Director | Mid-Atlantic / Southern U.S.

Jeffrey Jelm Managing Director | Midwest U.S. / Canada

Kal Kilgast Managing Director | Western / Northeast U.S.

David Allen Managing Director | Healthcare

Heath Fuller Managing Director | Capital Markets

Joseph Lazewski Managing Director | Group Senior Credit Officer