Shaner Capital L.P.
Shaner Capital L.P. is a new $20 million investment fund which will be managed by Lance T. Shaner. Mr. Shaner has a long history of managing significant investment funds in various industries. Shaner Capital will provide preferred equity, senior and subordinate debt, create enhancement and balance sheet restructuring to select businesses.
The investment fund is ideal for mature companies with a history of profitability, good management and high standards who wish to expand, recapitalize or to sell down family ownership positions to take out equity.
Companies seeking investment should provide three years balance sheet and income statements, description of the business and a detailed source and use of funds for the new proposed investment.
Requests should be directed to Lance Shaner at Shaner Capital L.P., 1965 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803, 814-234-4460 or e-mail lshaner@shanercorp.com
Our objective is to assist well run entrepreneurial companies to grow and expand their businesses or to provide a liquidity event for ownership if that is their objective. We will always act with the utmost integrity and commitment in any of the investments that we decide to make.
Target Fund Size: $20 million
Companies, or Properties with $5 Million to $50 M in sales
"Our companies have had a long and successful track record of providing investment capital to various businesses over a period of 30 years. We will very carefully assess your financial structure to see where we can be of assistance in helping your company grow through equity, debt or subordinated debt investments. "
Lance T. Shaner,
Chairman and CEO
Shaner Hotel Holdings, LP
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Lance T. Shaner
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Lance T. Shaner serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Shaner. A graduate of Alfred University, he provides the business strategy and entrepreneurial spirit for multiple companies. Under Lance's leadership, the companies have completed over one billion dollars in transactions and have grown into a highly respected business group with over 2,000 employees.
Throughout Mr. Shaner's extensive career he has been successful in leading the companies in areas such as finance, venture capital, contract negotiations, real estate development, acquisitions and strategic investment advice. Today as the Chief Executive Officer of Shaner, Lance is responsible for the overall management of the company and setting of strategic directions. In this leadership role, the companies have completed a number of initiatives including:
Formed Shaner Growth Fund I and II (a private mortgage REIT) in 2009. The companies plan to acquire up to $250 million of commercial mortgage debt.
The formation of a $300 million hotel investment partnership with Five Arrows Realty Securities IV, LLC in 2007 (now Shaner Hotel Holdings L.P.).
Responsible for both new development and redevelopment of over 75 hotel projects with leading brand affiliation such as Marriott, InterContential and Hilton.
Lance currently serves as a board member on Marriott International's full service owner franchise organization (MINA).
Co-founded several oil and gas production companies with operations in eight states, achieving significant success in the exploration and development of oil and gas reserves in those states. Those companies later became NASDAQ listed Rex Energy Corp. which he currently serves as Chairman.
Developed the award-winning Williamsburg Square property in State College, Pennsylvania. This development is a mixed-use project consisting of three hotels, two restaurants and two Class A office buildings. The colonial themed property was an immediate success and established a new community landmark.
The funding and development of a regional cable television company in western New York and northern Pennsylvania that was sold for a substantial profit in 1988.
In addition to his business achievements, Lance has served in a number of leadership roles in his community, including:
- Member - Board of Trustees, Alfred University
- Vice Chairman - Board of Directors, Graystone Bank Central PA
- Past Chairman - United Way Campaign for Central Pennsylvania
- Past Chairman - Centre County Business & Industry Council
- Winner - Centre County Entrepreneur of the Year
- Good Scout of the Year Award
- Winner - Palmer Award for Philanthropy - served in various capacities to assist low-income families in acquiring affordable housing.
- Past Co-Chairman - YMCA, Lance successfully led the capital campaign in State College, Pennsylvania, resulting in more than doubling the existing size of the YMCA.
- Gave the lead gift to build the new Shaner Cancer Center in State College, PA
- 2010 recipient of the Renaissance Man of the Year Award
Shaner Capital L.P.
1965 Waddle Road, State College, PA 16803
Contact: Lance Shaner
Phone: 814-234-4460
Email: lshaner@shanercorp.com