Credit-focused investment management firm Aequitas Capital has reached a milestone of 100 employees. The company has expanded its staff by 30 percent in both 2011 and 2012. To accommodate staff and business growth, the company is taking another 5,000 square feet at its headquarters at 5300 Meadows Road on Kruse Way in Lake Oswego, where it now occupies the entire fourth floor.

Jonathan Wease has joined Aequitas Capital Management as VP of portfolio management. Brian Zeck was also named an MD in the firm’s asset management business unit. PRESS RELEASE Aequitas Capital Management announces the addition of two executives at its Portland headquarters, further strengthening the investment management firm’s capabilities as it expands its asset-backed securities portfolio. [...]

Michael Fawcett has joined Aequitas Capital Management as head of its private equity practice. He previously was with Congress Capital Partners.