About Mark V. Tines – From Hospitality to Community-Focused Capital After decades of leading teams in the food service industry, Mark V. Tines is no stranger to service, leadership, and accountability. Known for cultivating high-performance teams and delivering excellence in customer experience, Mark has built a career on the belief that success begins with serving others. Now in Chapter 2 of his professional journey, Mark is turning his attention to private lending—using his resources and experience to help real estate investors fund meaningful projects and revitalize local communities. Whether it was helping a restaurant team reach #1 in performance or now supporting an investor’s next flip or rental, Mark brings the same core values: trust, consistency, and a genuine desire to see others succeed. He may have traded in his apron for a balance sheet, but his commitment to people remains the same. Let’s build something great—together.