Marlin Business Services Corp. announced that it has hired Kathleen McGurk as Assistant Vice President of Alliance Development. In her new role, McGurk will lead Marlin's business development efforts in creating strategic alliances with banks and other partners who focus on the needs of small businesses.

The alliances will center on expanding and leveraging Marlin's lease and working capital loan offerings, which utilize simple web based tools and Marlin's customer-centric servicing capabilities. In addition, McGurk will also have responsibility for expanding and growing Marlin's Indirect Funding channel. McGurk has had a successful, extensive career in financial services, and brings more than 25 years' experience in strategic planning, sales and new business development.

Prior to joining Marlin, she was a Program Manager at De Lage Landen Financial Services Inc.