HALL Structured Finance Announces Leadership Transition

DALLAS, TEXAS – April 27, 2026 –Hall Structured Finance announced today that Mark Klipsch has been named President of HSF and will continue as Chief Financial Officer of Hall Group, the firm’s parent company, which specializes in real estate development, lending, and investment. He is also a member of the Hall Wines of Napa Advisory Board and provides oversight to the financial operations of Hall Wines.

“I’m honored to take on this role and build upon the strength of this firm,” said Klipsch. “Hall Structured Finance has an exceptional team and a strong reputation in the market, and as the private lending landscape continues to evolve, I look forward to helping expand our platform and deliver continued value to clients and partners.”

As President of HSF, Klipsch will oversee the lending platform’s day-to-day operations, including originations, underwriting and credit, asset management, compliance, and portfolio management, and will continue to serve on HSF’s Loan Committee. As Chief Financial Officer of Hall Group, he leads the company’s capital markets strategy, oversees capital formation across the platform, assists in evaluating investments, and provides oversight of accounting and tax functions.

The announcement follows the planned retirement of Don Braun, concluding an extraordinary 46-year career with Hall Group, during which he played a central role in building and expanding the firm’s real estate lending platform and broader investment strategy. Braun previously served as President of Hall Group and was also named President of Hall Structured Finance in 2022. Under his leadership, the platform has grown into a nationally recognized private lender.

Braun will transition to the role of Vice Chairman of both Hall Group and HSF for the next two years, where he will continue to provide strategic guidance and remain actively involved as a member of HSF’s Loan Committee.

“Don’s impact is difficult to overstate,” said Craig Hall, founder and CEO of Hall Group. “Over the course of his 46-year career, he has helped shape not only our strategy, but our culture, leading with integrity, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. His leadership has been instrumental in the growth and success of our company, and his influence will continue to be felt across the organization for years to come.”

Hall continues, “As we look ahead, Mark is a proven leader with the experience and vision to guide Hall Structured Finance into its next chapter. He brings a deep understanding of our business, strong financial acumen, and a thoughtful, strategic approach to growth. Just as importantly, Mark embodies the values that define our organization, and I am confident he will continue to build on our momentum, strengthen our platform, and drive long-term success for our clients, partners, and team.”

Klipsch brings more than 30 years of experience across capital markets, investments, and finance, with expertise spanning debt and equity capital formation, team leadership, and strategic execution. Prior to joining Hall Group, he served as Chief Financial Officer and President of Capital Markets at A10 Capital, where he was responsible for capital raising, capital markets activities, and finance and reporting functions.