Mike Smith
Aviation Lender
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Mike is President of Scope Aircraft Finance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Park National Bank, providing financing solutions in the owner-flown piston, turboprop, and light jet spaces. Mike has been in the aircraft finance industry since 2011, with over 15 years’ experience in banking and aviation. Mike graduated from Ohio University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Aviation and a Business minor. He holds Certified Flight Instructor and Instrument Flight Instructor ratings.
Mike currently serves as President of the Ohio Regional Business Aviation Association, and is an active member of the National Aircraft Finance Association. In 2019 he was named as one of the National Business Aviation Association’s Top 40 Under 40.