Mark Boyer, Finance Expert in Boulder, United States
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Mark Boyer

Verified Expert  in Finance

Finance Expert

Location
Boulder, United States
Toptal Member Since
July 11, 2017

In a +20 year career, Mark has closed $300+ million in M&A and project financing with the likes of US Bank and Morgan Stanley. He's raised $80+ million of venture/corporate financing including $30+ million from First Solar (FSLR, NASDAQ). As he enjoys working with teams, entrepreneurs, and investors, Mark launched his consulting practice to leverage his experience to help innovative companies while satisfying his passion for lifelong learning.

Structured FinanceFundraisingProject FinanceReal EstatePrivate EquityFinancial ModelingVenture CapitalMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Project Management

Career Highlights

Chief Capital Officer | Chief Financial Officer | Chief Operating Officer
Clean Energy Collective
Founder | President
The Willits Group
Development Manager | Partner
GrayMac Properties, LLC

Education Highlights

Distinguished Alumni Recipient
Colorado State University
Master of Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | MIT
Bachelor of Science
Colorado State University

Case Studies

Work Experience

Co-Founder

2016 - PRESENT
SPUR Acquisitions
  • Identified an emerging market trend and market gap for an arbitrage opportunity.
  • Developed a business plan including a robust financial model and pitch decks for fundraising efforts.
  • Led a $5 million fundraising effort with a mix of angels and institutional investors.
  • Co-managed the day-to-day financial and operational aspects of the company.
  • Sourced large and diverse mentor pool for entrepreneurs in transition on the platform.
  • Initiated a data science effort to more efficiently source a greater volume of acquisition opportunities.

Chief Capital Officer | Chief Financial Officer | Chief Operating Officer

2010 - 2016
Clean Energy Collective
  • Developed a business financial model and structure for the first community solar company in the US.
  • Raised a Series A venture round of $13 million with a syndicate of investors. The round included both equity and venture debt.
  • Negotiated and closed the first ever tax equity investment for a community solar project with US Bank.
  • Closed a $60 million project financing facility with Morgan Stanely; a $30+ million Series B round with First Solar; and $150 million in project debt financing with both national banks (such as Zions Bank) and regional banks.
  • Structured and raised two internal early stage development funds.
  • Managed FP&A, accounting, and capital markets functions; developed forecasts and annual budgets.
  • Prepared and presented board presentations on regular basis.
  • Sourced and negotiated land leases and acquisitions for multiple projects in multiple states.
Focus areas: Contract Negotiation, Investor Relations, Budgeting, Fund Management, Fundraising, Finance Strategy, Project Finance, Corporate Finance

Founder | President

2006 - 2010
The Willits Group
  • Developed a 27-unit Sherman Hollow, an urban infill housing project. Raised $2 million of development capital for Sherman Hollow in a combination of debt and equity.
  • Negotiated a land option and developed a 50-acre rail-served industrial park: Garrity Commerce Center.
  • Negotiated and received letters of intent (LOIs) from Compton Transfer and Boise Cascade to lease 60% of Garrity Commerce Center.
  • Developed project finance models for both internal and external use on multiple projects ranging in size from $1 million to $300 million.
  • Built the financial model, performed due diligence and assisted in raising capital for the $20 million Cottonwood Commerce Center and for a $10 million Ken Carlye commercial building.
  • Built the financial model for the $300 million Tree Farm project and for the $50 million Cerise Ranch project.
Focus areas: Finance, Real Estate, Real Estate Development

Development Manager | Partner

2001 - 2006
GrayMac Properties, LLC
  • Oversaw all aspects of adaptive reuse projects which achieved IRRs in excess of 300%.
  • Managed the permitting process on complex infill projects in Boston, MA as well as the selection and negotiation of critical construction contracts.
  • Developed and tracked schedules and contract compliance for each project. Also handled all of the pay application and loan draw processes.
  • Developed and executed mitigation upon failure of initial structural design. Negotiated change orders for multiple contracts of varying size and complexity.
Focus areas: Management, Real Estate, Real Estate Development
2013 - 2013

Distinguished Alumni Recipient in Engineering

Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO, USA

2004 - 2005

Master of Science in Real Estate, Economics, and Finance

Massachusetts Institute of Technology | MIT - Cambridge, MA, USA

1992 - 1996

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO, USA

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