Channel Adds Stark and Boos to Lead Syndication Division

Minnetonka, MN – February 21, 2024. Channel, a leading full-service independent lender, proudly introduces key additions to its leadership team. Bob Stark assumes the crucial role of Chief Syndication Officer, while Jackie Boos is appointed Director of Syndication Sales.

Before joining Channel, Stark served as the Senior Managing Director of Capital Markets and Corporate Development at TCF Equipment Finance, now Huntington, for over 22 years. During his tenure, he oversaw potential acquisitions and managed buy and sell teams. His background also includes serving as Chief Credit Officer for Firstar Equipment Finance, where he managed a $5 billion portfolio and led a team of credit managers, following time as Corporate Auditor and Senior Credit Officer at Wells Fargo Equipment Finance.

In his current role as Chief Syndication Officer at Channel, Stark draws upon his 34 years of extensive experience to enhance and manage all syndication activities. His responsibilities include fostering a market brand, developing existing relationships, establishing new connections with long-term strategic partners, as well as creating a unique syndication platform utilizing Channel’s experienced data science team, risk-based pricing, and support.

Boos, brings 21 years of expertise gained from roles at TCF Equipment Finance/Huntington Bank as well. Boos has a diverse background, spanning Accounting Operations, Portfolio-Customer Service, Operations-Funding, and Capital Market Sales, with a specific focus on syndication buy and sell, portfolios, and acquisitions.

As part of Channel's leadership team, Boos plays a vital role in driving the organization's strategic initiatives in syndication activities. Her wealth of experience aligns seamlessly with Channel's commitment to excellence and growth in the competitive capital markets landscape.

"We are thrilled to welcome Bob and Jackie to Channel. Their expansive experience, leadership, and in-depth industry knowledge will be instrumental in advancing our strategic initiatives in syndications," said Brad Peterson, Chief Executive Officer at Channel.

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About Channel | Established in 2009, Channel is a leading full-service independent lender offering a single source solution for both equipment finance and working capital to small businesses exclusively through equipment finance companies. To date, Channel has funded over $2.2 billion to more than 24,000 businesses across the U.S., from its main office in Minnetonka, MN, along with additional locations in Atlanta, GA, Des Moines, IA, and Marshall, MN.