In 1986, he completed Chase Manhattan Bank's Management Training Program, and in 1986 he joined Moresmere Federal Savings & Loan Association as a Loan Officer for Commercial Real Estate. He was responsible for originating and underwriting loans of $1 million to $10 million in the tri-state area of all asset classes, including both construction and permanent real estate loans. In 1991, he joined First Fidelity Bank as Vice President where he became one of the group's top producers, handling large scale projects with select clientele in New York and New Jersey. In his tenure as a lender, Mark has closed loans in excess of $1 billion in loans.

In 1998, he joined WPI and reunited with Mr. Procida to effectively combine their respective expertise in finance and development. His exceptional technical skills and attention to detail have proven valuable in the analysis of investment opportunities. He has a profound understanding of the investment banking process garnered over his eighteen years of commercial real estate finance experience.

He graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in Accounting and Economics. He is presently a member of the Advisory Board of Interchange Bank, is a licensed New Jersey real estate broker and is a licensed New York real estate salesperson. He resides with his wife, Polly, and three children in Northern Bergen County, New Jersey. He enjoys playing golf and coaching his children's athletic teams.