CHICAGO - (August 29, 2006) - MFC Capital Funding (MFC), a specialized finance company focused on lending to lower middle market companies that are owned by private equity funds, announced today that Ian Kay joined MFC Capital Funding as an Analyst. He will work in support of MFC Capital Funding’s investment professionals.

Prior to joining MFC, Ian graduated with an undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati, College of Business Administration with a focus in Finance/Accounting. Ian had internships with Grant Thornton, Ernst & Young and the private equity firm, The Walnut Group.

MFC Capital Funding is an affiliate of Marquette Financial Companies a $2.4 billion diversified financial services holding company comprised of specialty financial service businesses. Marquette Financial Companies is part of the Carl Pohlad family’s diverse business holdings, which also include significant interest in the beverage industry, real estate, and ownership in Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins.