Flagstar Bank Appoints Robert Stark as Senior Vice President – Head of Intermediary and Vendor Finance

September 26, 2025 - Flagstar Bank announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) Stark as Senior Vice President – Head of Intermediary and Vendor Finance, reporting to Rick Kurz, President of Flagstar Financial.

Stark brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in equipment finance, capital markets, and intermediary strategy. His career includes executive roles at Stearns Bank, Channel Partners Capital, TCF (now Huntington), and Wells Fargo.

“Bob’s appointment marks a pivotal moment for Flagstar. His deep expertise and proven leadership in intermediary finance will be instrumental as we expand nationally and elevate our capabilities across lessors, captives, and vendor finance,” said Kurz.

With Flagstar’s scale and Stark’s expertise, the bank is well positioned to accelerate the growth of its intermediary finance business.

Based in Minneapolis, Stark will lead national expansion and strategic growth initiatives for the business.