Although I had worked with Mark from from the peripherie on the Hollywood Video account, I first really met Mark during a Smart & Final Broker Network Powow. 

I knew I liked him when he looked over at me about halfway through the meeting and mouthed “this is bull shit”.  

Mark is a consumate professional, deal maker, cut to the chase guy, and is excellent in • managing a team of deal makers  • analyzing a market • being effective but brief on the phone • being ruthelessly honest when needed • and absolutely hilarious to reminisce with.  

Mark has worked with McDonald’s, Jack In the Box, Blockbuster, helped run the show at Hollywood Video, Founded The Standard Group with Branson, Joe & Lew, Built single tenant developments, Rolled out the revamped Ultimate Electronics before it imploded, and is now Senior Manging Director at Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Tom & Jerry.  

    "Why are you taking my picture?”                                             -Mark is fun one night a week.