David Mariano

David Mariano

Experienced Financial and Strategic Business Advisor

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area500+ connections

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Citizens Bank
Case Western Reserve University

About

I am a Senior Vice President with Citizens Bank, where I provide advice and capital to middle market and corporate clients in Ohio. Prior to my current role I spent nearly 20 years in M&A advisory and corporate development. Those years were exciting, challenging and I was able to travel all over the country (and the World, at times), but I realized it was time to invest more of my professional and personal energy in the community in which I live.

I offer a unique value proposition to clients as an experienced banker who:
- Can advise on M&A strategies and initiatives
- Brings unique and transformational ideas
- Has started and owned businesses and “thinks like the equity” (for the price of debt)

If you need a bank, why not have a banker in your corner who can provide more than just capital?

My most important roles are as a husband and father. I'm married to my best friend, Heather, and we live in Lakewood, Ohio with our children. We own Play Grounds Family Cafe (playgrounds.cafe), also in Lakewood. Heather and I try to follow Jesus and get a lot of support from the great people at Renew Communities in Berea, Ohio.

I enjoy learning, staying healthy, and occasionally publishing articles or podcasts for business leaders (davidpmariano.com) and financial professionals (financecareerlaunch.com). To me, life is all about people and relationships, regardless of my current profession or title. My personal mission is to help people lead themselves and others better. I do this by educating, inspiring, challenging and encouraging. When we focus on optimizing the leadership of ourselves and others, we live more significant lives and create more valuable companies.

Specialties: Leadership, building company value, M&A, finance, communication, coaching.

Experience

  • Senior Vice President

    Citizens Bank

    – Present2 years 4 months

    Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

    I provide advice, capital and other financial products to help middle market and corporate clients in Ohio.

  • Director & Head of Buy-Side Practice

    Citizens Capital Markets, Inc.

    – 5 years 7 months

    While with Western Reserve Partners, a middle market investment bank now owned by Citizens Bank, I helped companies develop and implement acquisition strategies. Our role included identifying and contacting candidates, valuation, due diligence, negotiations and closing.

  • Owner, Business & Leadership Coach

    David P. Mariano & Associates

    – 1 year 6 months

    Cleveland, OH

    I provided leadership & business coaching and specialized in small service businesses. I helped leaders develop personally and build healthier organizations so they could enhance the value of their businesses.

  • Owner, Guitar & Voice Instructor

    InTune Studios

    – 1 year 5 months

    Cleveland, OH

    I started this business to help aspiring adult musicians learn to play guitar and sing. The lessons were designed to be more enjoyable and about the interests of the student, instead of traditional music instruction that pushes people away that don't "get it" quickly or who want to just have fun.

    I created Guitar For Busy Professionals (GFBP) as an alternative to traditional lessons. GFBP included convenient lesson locations and custom instruction based on the music you like, not the...

    I started this business to help aspiring adult musicians learn to play guitar and sing. The lessons were designed to be more enjoyable and about the interests of the student, instead of traditional music instruction that pushes people away that don't "get it" quickly or who want to just have fun.

    I created Guitar For Busy Professionals (GFBP) as an alternative to traditional lessons. GFBP included convenient lesson locations and custom instruction based on the music you like, not the limited selection in a dusty instruction book.

  • Director of Finance & Admin, Service Division; General Manager of Parts Group

    The Horsburgh & Scott Co.

    – 3 years 1 month

    While at H&S I was involved in the financial, marketing, sales, and operational functions. I redesigned the website, introduced new marketing materials and tactics, professionalized quoting and selling procedures and management financial reports, and negotiated contracts with customers and vendors.

  • Director

    Citizens Capital Markets, Inc.

    – 4 years 1 month

    Middle market investment banker with Western Reserve Partners (purchased by Citizens Capital Markets in 2017)

  • Analyst/Associate

    McDonald Investments Inc./National City Investment Banking

    – 5 years 3 months

    Middle market investment banker

Education

Volunteer Experience

  • Student Mentor

    Student Mentor

    College Now Greater Cleveland

    – 6 years 6 months

    Education

    I mentored several students through College Now Greater Cleveland.

  • Board Member

    Board Member

    Building Hope in the City

    – Present2 years 2 months

    Building Hope in the City invests in people and communities often overlooked and underestimated by the rest of society.

    The Mission of Building Hope in the City is to (1) Advance the good of the city (2) Magnify the mission of Jesus, and (3) Unleash the capability of underestimated people.

    We do this by strengthening neighborhoods and the people in them, engaging in purpose-driven business ventures, partnering with refugees and immigrants, and equipping city ministry leaders. Find...

    Building Hope in the City invests in people and communities often overlooked and underestimated by the rest of society.

    The Mission of Building Hope in the City is to (1) Advance the good of the city (2) Magnify the mission of Jesus, and (3) Unleash the capability of underestimated people.

    We do this by strengthening neighborhoods and the people in them, engaging in purpose-driven business ventures, partnering with refugees and immigrants, and equipping city ministry leaders. Find more here: https://buildinghopeinthecity.org

  • Board Member

    The Cleveland BoyChoir (now part of The Music Settlement)

    – 2 years 7 months

    Children

    Boys ages 7-18 had the opportunity to learn about the choral tradition and focus on American music while meeting other youth from around the Greater Cleveland area. This popular ensemble performs around the city several times per year. The Cleveland BoyChoir became part of The Music Settlement in 2010.

Licenses & Certifications

Publications

  • Finance Career Launch Podcast [Oct 2015 - Mar 2017

    Finance Career Launch was a career development podcast that helps financial professionals own their careers. The podcast, along with the Finance Career Launch member community, provide training and support to help professionals or students interested in competitive financial fields such as, investment banking, commercial banking, private equity, corporate finance, corporate development, personal financial advisory, wealth management, corporate insurance, commercial real estate, etc.

    See publication

  • Leadership Success Podcast [Jun 2012 - Oct 2015]

    I created, hosted and produced the Leadership Success Podcast for approximately 60 episodes. It was a diverse podcast with topics ranging from leadership to finance to sales to productivity. Some episodes were a monologue format and others featured guests. You can still listen to all of the episodes in iTunes or Stitcher.

    See publication

  • Leading Valuable Lives and Businesses

    davidpmariano.com

    My personal mission (and the goal of this site) is to help people lead themselves and others better. I do this by educating, inspiring, challenging and encouraging. To me, it’s all about people, regardless of my current profession or title.

    See publication

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