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Our leadership team.
Eric Stange
Managing Partner, Corporate Development
Raymond James - Master’s Degree Specialization in Capital Markets & Financial Institutions - Mergers & Acquisitions - Investment Banking
Advising, leading and originating strategic initiatives, corporate development, due diligence engagements, private investment and mergers & acquisitions advisory. Closed over $5 billion in investment banking and corporate development transactions at leading financial institutions including Raymond James and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
While in the Financial Strategies Group, Eric earned a Master’s Degree from the University of South Florida with a Specialization in Capital Markets and Financial Institutions.
Eric brings both real-world and technical capabilities producing institutional quality equity and debt financings for hundreds of different companies in dozens of different industries.
Eric’s expertise provides clients with a broad perspective of opportunities, empowering them to design tailored development roadmaps that drive growth and success and are based on proven financial strategies.
Mark Kiester, MAcc
Partner, Corporate Development
Ernst & Young - Master’s Degree in Accounting - Accounting & Tax - Government & Auditing - Financial Planning & Analysis
With a career spanning over three decades, Mark is a dedicated professional committed to serving stakeholders with unwavering expertise. Specializing in the dynamic intersection of accounting, tax and technology, Mark has consistently delivered meaningful value to organizations aspiring to enhance their performance.
Mark's extensive tax & accounting background features pivotal roles at Ernst & Young and in the government and technology sectors, where he spearheaded innovation, regulatory compliance and utilization of technology to scale growth.
Armed with 30 years of experience, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and a Master’s Degree in Accounting, both earned from the University of Florida, Mark epitomizes academic excellence and practical tax & accounting acumen. Mark’s expertise in optimizing financial operations and implementing robust systems equips clients with a strong foundation to develop and execute strategic growth plans.