Former First Financial Bank Commercial Market Manager to guide company’s growth and spearhead financial strategies

COLUMBUS, Ohio (January 4, 2018) – Skilken|Gold, a national retail developer, announced today that Robert Mason, a seasoned Financial executive with over 20 years of experience, has joined the company’s senior leadership team as Chief Financial Officer.

As CFO, Mason will oversee investor relations, as well as financial, treasury and asset management activities within the organization. He brings an entrepreneurial approach to the company’s development opportunities and strategic planning, and will focus on delivering strong returns for Skilken|Gold’s stakeholders.

“We are thrilled to welcome Rob to the Skilken|Gold team, and know his experience, leadership and initiative will benefit our clients and investors,” said Ken Gold, CEO of Skilken|Gold. “He brings extensive knowledge of strategic transactions and financial planning, and I am confident that his fiscal responsibility and creative capital solutions will position us well for long-term national growth.”

Prior to joining Skilken|Gold, Mason served as the Commercial Market Manager of First Financial Bank where he led all commercial, treasury and private banking activities. Prior to First Financial Bank, he held positions at Red Capital Group, Merrill Lynch and PNC. 

“I am pleased to join Skilken|Gold and look forward to building on the company’s strong reputation as a national commercial developer,” said Mason. “We have the opportunity to work with the best financial partners in the industry, positioning us for significant growth in the coming years.”

About Skilken|Gold

Skilken|Gold is a national retail developer that combines the speed of a startup, the personal touch of a family business and the experience of a 100-year-old company. As the retail landscape continues to evolve, Skilken|Gold anticipates, analyzes and adapts to fit each client’s growth goals, and combines agility and flexibility to accelerate timelines and reduce project costs. National retail clients, such as Walmart, Wawa and Kroger, trust Skilken|Gold as a national retail development partner to help build their business. For more information, visit www.Skilkengold.com.

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