Gaylord Joins Bibby's West Coast Office

Fred K. Gaylord has been named senior vice president of sales and marketing for the West Coast offices of Bibby Financial Services in Westlake Village, Calif.

Bibby provides receivables and purchase order funding services for the apparel industry. Gaylord will handle all aspects of sales and marketing.

He comes to the company from GMAC Commercial Finance and has worked for leading financial-services companies such as Chase, CIT, Bank of America, Region’s Bank and Continental Business Credit.

Gaylord is a member of the Textile Association of Los Angeles, the City of Hope’s finance and apparel auxiliary, and the California Fashion Association.

“We are delighted that Fred has agreed to join us. He brings an unrivaled level of experience to our marketplace,” said Nick Hart, Bibby’s chief executive officer.

For more information, e-mail fgaylord@bibbyusa.com. —Robert McAllister