Mark Kilian
Chief Executive Officer

As the CEO, Mark Kilian serves as the main contact between credit unions, potential borrowers and Community Business Lenders (CBL). In this role, Mark initiates and oversees all prospect identification, negotiations, networking and credit union relationships. This includes business development, loan structuring, underwriting policy and execution. Mark successfully passed the Certified Public Accountant exam and is an adjunct finance instructor for the Kelley Insurance Center at Drake University. He has more than 22 years of experience in commercial lending, working on behalf of borrowers and lenders.

Earlier in his career Mark held various positions in Firstar Bank, Des Moines, including Vice President of Commercial Lending. Other experience includes serving as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Annett Holdings, Inc., the largest privately held flatbed transportation company in the United States. Mark also owned a financial consulting firm before coming to CBL. Mark graduated from Drake University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Mark can be contacted at (515) 221-6111 or markk@cblenders.com

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