White Oak Commercial Finance has appointed Mark Buren as Managing Director on its Originations team, expanding the lender’s business development capabilities across the U.S.
Based in Baltimore, Buren will focus on originating asset-based lending opportunities and expanding White Oak Commercial Finance’s relationships with borrowers and intermediaries.
Buren brings nearly 40 years of commercial lending and asset-based finance experience.
He most recently served as Managing Director of Business Development at Huntington Business Credit, where he originated asset-based and lender-financed transactions across the Mid-Atlantic and New York markets.
Earlier in his career, Buren held senior business development roles at CIBC Business Credit, AloStar Business Credit, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, Merrill Lynch Capital Healthcare Finance and CIT Business Credit.
His appointment is part of White Oak Commercial Finance’s continued investment in its originations and new-business platform.
Buren joins shortly after Originations Associate Trevis Ross, who previously worked at HSBC, was added to the organization.
KEY QUOTES:
“Mark brings tremendous experience in asset-based lending and a strong track record of helping businesses identify financing solutions that meet their needs. As we continue to expand our originations capabilities and focus on new business, his experience and relationships will be a valuable addition to the team.”
Kevin Cox, Partner and Head of Capital Markets at White Oak Commercial Finance
“I’ve spent my career working with middle-market companies to structure financing around their assets, operating needs and growth objectives, and I’m excited to bring that experience to WOCF. The firm’s breadth of financing capabilities and commitment to providing flexible capital to businesses make this a compelling platform.”
Mark Buren, Managing Director at White Oak Commercial Finance
