Philadelphia, PA, April 6, 2017 - LBC Credit Partners ("LBC"), a leading provider of financing solutions to middle market companies, announced that Stephen Krawchuk has joined LBC as Managing Director and Head of the Los Angeles office. He will be responsible for sourcing, structuring and negotiating new investments in the Western Region. 

Stephen is a veteran investment professional with over 25 years of experience providing financing solutions to middle market companies throughout the United States.

"We are pleased to welcome Stephen to our team," said John Brignola, Managing Partner at LBC. "Stephen's extensive credit experience and deep relationships with private equity sponsors, investment bankers and commercial lenders will prove valuable as we seek new investment opportunities in the western U.S."

Prior to joining LBC, Stephen was a Managing Director with Crystal Financial and previously held senior positions with Contrarian Capital Finance, Wachovia Capital Finance, Deutsche Banc Alex Brown and Greyrock Capital. He began his finance career with Foothill Capital in Los Angeles, after attaining his CPA while with PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

About LBC Credit Partners
LBC Credit Partners is a leading provider of middle market financing solutions including senior term, unitranche, second lien, junior secured and mezzanine debt and equity co-investments supporting sponsored and non-sponsored transactions. With over $2.8* billion of capital commitments, LBC has made investments in companies located throughout North America across a wide range of industries and is committed to a long-term approach to debt investing. Headquartered in Philadelphia, LBC has additional offices in Chicago and Los Angeles. To learn more, visit www.lbccredit.com.

*Information as of March, 2017