Austin Whisenhunt

Austin Whisenhunt is Senior Vice President and Group Manager for Comerica’s Heavy Equipment Dealer Finance and Equipment Leasing division, overseeing operations across the United States. With more than 15 years of experience at Comerica, Austin leads a team dedicated to delivering strategic financing solutions that support the growth and success of equipment dealers and middle market businesses.

Formally credit trained, Austin is passionate about helping business owners and CFOs achieve both professional and personal goals. His expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, and creative refinancing strategies tailored to the unique needs of each client. He has deep experience working with owner-managed manufacturers and distributors, private equity portfolio companies, and heavy equipment dealers.

Austin began his career at Comerica as a Senior Credit Analyst and has held progressive roles in Corporate Banking and Middle Market Lending. His leadership is grounded in a strong foundation of credit analysis and a client-first approach to relationship management.

He earned his degree in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management from Texas Christian University’s M.J. Neeley School of Business, where he was actively involved in the TCU Financial Management Association, the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization, and Lambda Chi Alpha. A proud Horned Frog, Austin remains an enthusiastic supporter of his alma mater.

Austin is also committed to community engagement, having served for over six years with the Junior Achievement of Dallas Young Executive Society.