Mark Branigan

Mark Branigan is an experienced professional with a diverse background in business development, education, and nonprofit initiatives. Currently serving as a Transaction Manager and Portfolio Manager at Merchants Capital since April 2021, Mark previously co-founded 1 Million Readers, an organization focused on teaching reading skills to underserved individuals. Mark has also held leadership roles at DyKnow, where sales efforts led to the company's first profitable year, and has contributed to educational programs through Teach For America and various teaching positions. An alumnus of DePauw University, Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Marian University Indianapolis, and an MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.