Expertise: Equipment financing tax and accounting strategy, structuring specialized assets including marine and aviation, and leveraging capital markets.

Mark Thomas is senior vice president and West region sales director, responsible for leading a team of equipment finance professionals across the western United States. With a rich professional background spanning more than two decades, Mark has cultivated extensive expertise in the field of equipment finance, catering to a diverse clientele ranging from burgeoning startups to multinational Fortune 100 corporations. His oversight extends to transactions of varying magnitudes, ranging from $1 million to $200 million.

Having facilitated funding exceeding $6 billion throughout his career, Mark's primary objective is to guide clients in exploring a spectrum of structuring options. This includes evaluating their potential impact on a company's financial presentation, tax strategy, and overall cost of capital.

Based in Draper, Utah, Mark is an alumnus of the University of Utah. Underscoring his commitment to professional development within the industry, Mark contributes to the Certified Lease & Finance Foundation as an instructor and subject matter expert.