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Mark Thomas and Jim McPhaul
Mark Thomas is senior vice president and West region sales director for Key Equipment Finance, responsible for leading a team of equipment finance professionals across the western United States. With a rich professional background spanning more than two decades, Mark has cultivated extensive expertise in the field of equipment finance, catering to a diverse clientele ranging from burgeoning startups to multinational Fortune 100 corporations. His oversight extends to transactions of varying magnitudes, ranging from $1 million to $200 million.

Jim McPhaul is senior vice president and director for food and agribusiness at KeyBank, where he leads efforts to deliver tailored financial solutions across the food and fiber supply chain. With more than two decades of experience in financial services, Jim has developed deep expertise working with middle market and large companies involved in the production, processing, marketing and distribution of food and fiber products.

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Farmers face volatile tariffs, energy shocks, and drought, squeezing margins and confidence. Success will hinge on disciplined risk management, liquidity, and flexibility as the sector adapts to sustained uncertainty. Read Full Article

Agriculture
May 07, 2026 @ 07:00 AM