Mark Stanley is the President of Skyline Commercial Capital. He started Skyline to help companies access the capital they need, and to help owners and managers navigate the world of business financing. He holds an MBA in finance from Drake University, he is a Certified Development Finance Professional (EDFP), and a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). He has had specialized training in business valuation, real estate financing, credit analysis, financial packaging, entrepreneurial consulting, lean manufacturing, and commercial loan brokering.

Mark developed his skills over years working with manufacturing, retail, and service businesses. He has packaged financing for business starts, expansions, and acquisitions, and he has provided consulting services in valuation, business planning, strategic planning, and financial analysis. Mark has developed and delivered customized seminars on multiple business topics, and he has taught college level classes in statistics, entrepreneurship, finance, investments, and business management.

He has founded and managed three of his own companies in addition to Skyline. He understands the challenges, highs, and lows of business ownership, and he brings that understanding and empathy with him to Skyline.