Fort Collins, Colorado, February 10, 2026 – Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC is pleased to announce that Kevin E. Holst and Mark W. Yoder have been promoted to Partners of the firm. These promotions recognize their outstanding legal acumen, dedication to clients, and meaningful contributions to the firm’s continued growth and success.
“Kevin and Mark have each demonstrated outstanding legal skill, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to the firm’s core values,” said G. Brent Coan, Managing Partner of Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC. “Their leadership, work ethic, and collaborative approach make them tremendous assets to our firm.”
Kevin is a seasoned real estate and corporate attorney with more than 20 years of experience advising developers, resort operators, investors, and businesses across the Mountain West and beyond. His practice centers on complex development projects, corporate transactions, and providing strategic counsel throughout the full lifecycle of real estate and business initiatives. He has led and negotiated more than $2.5 billion in real estate, hospitality, resort, and mixed-use transactions and is widely regarded as a trusted legal strategist with strong operational and business insight.
Mark is a highly experienced real estate and corporate attorney with more than 25 years of experience advising businesses, investors, and individuals on complex real estate, capital formation, securities, and corporate matters. He regularly serves as a trusted outside general counsel to companies of all sizes, providing strategic legal guidance across transactions, financings, and day-to-day business operations. Mark is known for his practical, business-focused approach and deep experience structuring and executing sophisticated real estate, private equity, and corporate transactions.