Meet the Team.

Dale has extensive experience in structuring development finance and funds some of SEQ’s leading up and coming developers such as GRAYA Group, Keystone Urban Developments, Cielo Group and SKF Developments to name a few. Dale specialises in leveraged finance and has extensive relationships in the non-bank sector. 

It is Dale’s knowledge of both the Bank & Non-Bank funding market that allows him to provide his clients with multiple funding options aligned to their particular strategies, which are invaluable to their growth.

His property investment & development finance experience ranges across a wide range of asset classes, including but not limited to shopping centres, service stations, hotels and bulky-goods, as well as residential projects ranging from townhouses to high-rise apartments.

Awarded MPA National Commercial top 10 Broker in 2023. In 2019 & 2021, Dale was awarded “Qld Commercial Broker of the Year” by Connective, Australia’s largest finance broker platform.

In property finance, Mark has experience across a wide range of asset classes, including Residential (from townhouses to high-density residential towers), Commercial, Industrial and specialised-use such as Childcare and Retirement Villages, through all layers of the capital stack, including senior and mezzanine debt, preferential equity and joint venture arrangements.

In business & corporate finance, he has a strong background in complex corporate structures, cash flow finance, asset finance, international trade, foreign exchange & interest rate hedging, production and analysis of complex financial structures and models, risk assessment and management, distressed asset management and strategic stakeholder management.

Andrew has held State and National management roles at Mortgage Choice, Aussie and National Mortgage Brokers.  Prior to joining the finance industry he held senior roles in residential construction including Dennis Family Homes and Coral Homes as well as his own consulting firm. He established the Dixon Homes (AUS) and Leisure Living Homes (NZ) franchise builder networks.   

Andrew brings a proven track record in strategic planning, business growth, and compliance management across multiple states and national networks.

In the 5 years prior to joining STAC in 2019, Leigh was in Westpac’s Top 3 National deal writers for multiple years, writing over $1 billion in property finance, ranging from boutique projects through to high-rise towers.

In a tight banking market and rapidly evolving Alternative Capital Market, Leigh’s Property Finance skills & experience equips Property Developers & Investors with confidence to safely navigate funding markets, by leveraging invaluable Client-Side Advisory services that deliver bespoke Structured Debt & Equity solutions.

With an extensive knowledge of property development, not only in debt financing but also including development feasibilities and market risk assessment, Alex has facilitated over $500 million worth of property development projects, including in the development advisory and investment selling space.

Alex is highly-driven with a strong client-focused ethos, a skilled relationship manager – no matter how many hurdles are thrown at him, he’s well proven at clearing them. 

Throughout his 16 years experience in commercial banking, he has worked his way up the corporate ladder in business banker roles and has covered a diverse range of industries and customers from small business to Corporate. Having worked through numerous transactions of all natures, from purchasing property to cashflow / working capital and everything in between, Jordan understands the importance of funding options for trading businesses.

In his past three years as a Property Banker Jordan has managed transactions in all aspects of commercial property, with a strong focus on development.

Having a personal passion for property development, Jordan loves looking at deals.

He was an integral part of Macquarie’s Asset Finance division from 2008, in both internal projects & acquisitions roles, as well as front-line business development. His deal experience has included funding “un-fundable” assets such as vintage cars, structuring comprehensive finance solutions for earthmoving businesses, and even turning past bankruptcy challenges into successfully funded deals, Rich’s prowess in equipment and business finance makes him an invaluable resource for business owners and the STAC Capital team.

With extensive knowledge in home lending, he knows all the hoops & hurdles to get great outcomes for his clients – no matter how complex their borrowing structures or income sources.

Anthony also looks after commercial & industrial property finance for owner-occupiers, investors and SMSF borrowers, as well as being a specialist in Spec-Home Construction finance for builders.

Prior to his finance career, at first an under-20’s Brisbane Broncos player, Anthony then spent 5 years in the Building & Construction Industry and earned his Associate Degree in Construction Management. This education and construction experience gave him great skills in managing projects (a vital skill in putting together finance deals these days!) and working out how to overcome whatever obstacles are thrown at him – further adding to his capability to provide his clients with positive outcomes and experiences.

The majority of his experience is in business & commercial banking where he has had wide-ranging exposure to many industries including manufacturing, import/export, professional services, health, mining services, construction, property development and investment, and not-for-profit.

Past roles have included senior client-facing banker roles, as well as in Credit Risk.

Darren has a second-to-none ability to understand and analyse business and credit risk, which provides our clients immeasurable value when working through strategies to structure and arrange debt and structured finance solutions, working to achieving logical and mitigated risk solutions.

Darren is passionate about providing outstanding service to his clients and always fosters long-term ‘win-win’ relationship, a true fit with STAC’s Values.

Lachlan is focused on providing transparent advice, educating clients throughout the process and supporting them with their evolving finance goals. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Economics) and a Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking.

With a strong foundation in financial modelling and analysis, combined with excellent communication and relationship management skills, Nick brings a detail-oriented approach and analytical mindset to the team.