Mark Bolash
About Mark Bolash
Mark Bolash serves as the Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer at TowneBank, where he has worked since 2019. With over 30 years of experience in banking and commercial lending, he has a strong background in financial planning, risk management, and business development.
Work at TowneBank
Mark Bolash has served as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer at TowneBank since 2019. His role focuses on managing commercial banking operations in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. Bolash applies his extensive experience in financial services to enhance client relationships and drive business growth. His tenure at TowneBank has been marked by a commitment to exceeding sales budgets and profit targets.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before joining TowneBank, Mark Bolash held several key positions in the banking sector. He worked at Paragon Bank as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banker from 2012 to 2019. Prior to that, he was Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager at Capital Bank from 2009 to 2012. His career in banking spans over 20 years, during which he has developed expertise in commercial lending, underwriting, and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Mark Bolash earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on Finance from West Virginia University, completing his studies from 1987 to 1991. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Labor Law at Gannon University from 2000 to 2002. His educational background supports his comprehensive experience in accounting, financial planning and analysis, and business development.
Background in Business Development
Mark Bolash has a diverse background that includes a decade-long role as Director of Business Development at Finish Thompson, Inc. from 1994 to 2004. He also served as Vice President and Senior Account Manager at GE Capital from 2004 to 2009. His entrepreneurial mindset drives his approach to business development, emphasizing the importance of building a business within a business.
Achievements in Sales and Relationship Management
Throughout his career, Mark Bolash has demonstrated a strong track record in sales and relationship management. He has over 30 years of experience in business origination and has consistently exceeded sales budgets and profit targets. His skills as a negotiator and collaborator have contributed to his success in various roles across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.