MARK TRAVIS

Skylight Intermediaries is a Lower Middle Market Merger & Acquisitions Advisory company. We also have a Business Brokerage division with exceptional expertise in restaurant consulting and business exit. Utilizing three brokers and an administrative staff, we cover all of NY state, Pennsylvania and Ohio. We employ the newest methods of buyer acquisition along with old-fashioned, in-person hand-holding through the entire sale process. From pre-qualification and business prep, all the way to the closing table and beyond, we give your business the attention it deserves at a competitive rate.

Offices in Syracuse and Buffalo. Coming soon to Rochester.

Skylight Intermediaries is a Lower Middle Market Merger & Acquisitions Advisory company. We also have a Business Brokerage division with exceptional expertise in restaurant consulting and business exit. Utilizing three brokers and an administrative staff, we cover all of NY state, Pennsylvania and Ohio. We employ the newest methods of buyer acquisition along with old-fashioned, in-person hand-holding through the entire sale process. From pre-qualification and business prep, all the way to the closing table and beyond, we give your business the attention it deserves at a competitive rate.

Offices in Syracuse and Buffalo. Coming soon to Rochester.

Mark Travis

Principal, Managing Partner - Eastern / Mid Atlantic

MTravis@IBGBusiness.com | 315.729.7222

Mark Travis brings 20 years of mergers & acquisitions experience, helping business owners maximize value. Mark is the founder of IBG Skylight Intermediaries, a Certified Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Advisor, and manages IBG’s New York office. He works closely with entrepreneurs, private equity groups, and lower-middle-market companies with annual revenues between $5 million and $150 million, providing strategic guidance at every stage of the transaction process.

Specializing in mergers & acquisitions, succession planning, business valuations, and exit and retirement strategies, Mark brings a disciplined, confidential approach to all engagements. He helps his clients negotiate from a position of strength to achieve outcomes aligned with both their financial and personal goals. Mark’s mission is simple - help clients exit on their terms and move boldly into the next steps on their journeys.

Experience

Mark began his professional career as an auditor, a role that demanded precision, discipline, and a deep understanding of operational processes. This experience, and the rigorous attention to detail required, provided him with a strong foundation for success in the M&A space. Mark enjoys the fast-paced, analytical, and relationship-driven nature of the M&A industry and the privilege of serving business owners.

Mark’s clientele spans a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, business services, and construction. Throughout his career, Mark has consistently been guided by a deep commitment to integrity. Whether leading teams, advising clients, or building new ventures, he naturally steps into leadership roles—earning the trust of those around him and grounding every endeavor in thoughtful judgment and principled decision-making.

Key Entrepreneurial/Industry Experience

• Founder of Skylight Intermediaries
• M&A Dealmaker at The Telling Group, LTD
• Co-Owner of Good News Computing

Education and Professional Memberships

• B.A., Economics - St Lawrence University
• Certified Merger & Acquisition Professional (CM&AP)
• Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
• Licensed Real Estate Agent: New York, Pennsylvania
• International Business Brokers Association
• The M&A Source, former communications chair and long-term conference committee member

Honors and Awards

• 2024 M&A Source Champions Award
• 2025 M&A Source Service Award
• Eagle Scout

Business & Community Involvement

• Founder of GereBlock Consultants
• Rotary International: Paul Harris Fellow; President of Cortland Breakfast chapter
• Cortland Chamber of Commerce, president

Personal

Living in the central region of New York State has given Mark the opportunity to develop a deep, lifelong appreciation for the natural world. He is an Adirondack 46er and has thru-hiked the Northville–Placid Trail, experiences that strengthened both his love for the wilderness and his respect for the challenges and rewards of long-distance hiking. These journeys have taught him patience, resilience, and the value of preparation.

Mark especially enjoys finding new experiences to share with friends and family, whether that means exploring a new trail, traveling to distant lands, or simply spending time together. Always looking ahead to his next goal, he hopes to someday thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. For Mark, adventure is not just about reaching a destination, but about the people, memories, and sense of connection that come from the journey.