Mark VanGeison

Mark VanGeison joined WJ Partners in 2023. He is primarily responsible for sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities. He will also provide investment support and help execute investments for specialty finance opportunities.

Prior to joining WJ Partners, Mr. VanGeison worked for American Credit Acceptance for 14 years in various executive management roles, but more recently as head of its commercial finance business unit. Mr. VanGeison was previously an Investment Professional with Johnson Management, the family office of George D. Johnson, Jr. He has an extensive background executing financial transactions while serving in various capacities at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, The Coca-Cola Company and SunTrust Bank.

Mr. VanGeison graduated with a BBA in International Business (Finance concentration) from the University of Georgia and earned his MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. 

He is the Chairman of SDS’ Investment Committee and has previously served on the Board of Visitors for both Wofford and Converse Colleges.

He is married to Meredith VanGeison, and they have two children, Frank and Paige, both who are attending the University of Georgia.