Meet the team Guiding Your Business Transition Journey

Commitment, passion, creativity, an aversion to the word “no” and an ardent desire to help people and families achieve their dreams are the core values that define Mark personally, professionally, and philanthropically.

In addition to his leadership at Prevail Transaction Advisory Partners, Mark also serves as General Counsel to various family offices, helping them acquire and sell businesses, make strategic investments and chart a plan for growth and success.

Having successfully led companies of diverse scales, ranging from start-ups to those boasting revenues of up to $155 million annually, Mark possesses expertise in strategizing, orchestrating operations, and nurturing growth from inception to divestiture. As a result, companies utilizing Mark have consistently been recognized for growth, achievement, and excellence, including receiving Crain’s Cleveland Business Fast 50 Award, The Weatherhead 100, the Greater Akron Chamber’s Excellence in Business Award, Cascade Capital’s Growth Award, and numerous others.

Mark's dedication to families and the communities in which they live doesn’t stop at growing their businesses, as Mark also has a history of volunteering. His volunteer efforts have resulted in recognitions such as The Greater Akron Chamber's Thirty for the Future Award, the YMCA Volunteer of the Year Award (twice), Leadership Akron's Distinguished Leader/Innovator Award, and The United Way of Summit County Young Philanthropist of the Year Award. Other distinguished accolades include The Rotary Club of Akron's Ambassador of Service Award, The Sales and Marketing Executives International Distinguished Sales and Marketing Award, and Inside Business' Top 100 Emerging Power List.

Beyond his career and philanthropic endeavors, Mark cherishes his wife, Lori, and their three children: Alexandria, Nicole, and Noelle. His wife shared that his children chant Mark’s Mantra, “Vision, Focus + Execution” daily.

Mark's dedication to his principles and his genuine commitment to uplifting others make him a sought-after mentor and problem solver. People trust him to take advantage of their most promising opportunities and conquer their most challenging obstacles—knowing that his abilities and compassionate nature will lead them to success.