Patrick Brangle was hired as senior vice president of asset-based lending for First Business Specialty Finance, a subsidiary of First Business Bank. .Brangle, based in St. Louis, has more than 25 years of commercial financing experience for middle-market companies. “Drawing on his background in asset-based lending, cash flow finance and credit structuring across industries, Patrick helps businesses secure the financial flexibility they need during transitions, growth phases and challenging economic periods,” according to the bank.