Mark has been in the commercial real estate business specializing in the office properties market since 1989. His practice includes tenant representation and the leasing and sales of office properties throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Mark has been involved in over 600 transactions totaling over $240 million in value.

Education

l Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute (CCIM), Graduate

l University of Cincinnati, Bachelor of Science Degree - Urban Management

approach to business

Mark's strengths lie in his attention to detail, excellent follow-up, polished negotiating skills, and persistence in bringing transactions to a successful close.  His success and reputation are the results of his high level of integrity and recognizable commitment he brings to his clients to provide exceptional real estate services.  Through a clearly defined and consistent approach to networking and marketing Mark has built his personal database to over 5,000 contacts.

professional experience

2005 - Present   Everest Real Estate

1989 - 2005      West Shell Commercial Realtors (Colliers)

Mark's sample transactions include:

l Represented TRI-STATE Internal Medicine in a relocation to Symmes Township.  Mark’s experience in the relocation of numerous medical practices proved beneficial in the site evaluation and lease negotiations.

l Represented Sycamore Senior Center in the purchase of eleven acres in Blue Ash for a new adult multi-service facility.  The value of the purchase was $1.4 million.

l Represented Wornick Company in the relocation of their 17,000 square foot Blue Ash Corporate office.

l Represented the buyer in the purchase of 5901 E. Galbraith Road in Kenwood.  The 96,000 SF office building sold for $6 million.  It was owned and occupied by Safeco Insurance and served as the company's regional headquarters.

l As the owner’s leasing agent, Mark handled the 140,000 SF West Shell Office Park in Kenwood. He was responsible for renegotiating leases with existing tenants and marketing the property to new tenants.  When the park was purchased, it was 60% occupied and within 2 years, the park was 95% occupied with over sixty tenants.

l Represented Halliburton NUS in a 25,000 SF, ten-year lease on Ratcliff Drive.  Prior to submitting a bid to contract with the US EPA, it was required that Halliburton identify a location and have a fully negotiated and signed lease in hand.  Mark worked with Halliburton to meet this requirement and they were named the successful bidder.  The lease was valued at $3.5 million.

l Represented Bioformix in the relocation of its 23,000 square foot corporate office.  This is the second time Mark represented Bioformix with an office relocation.

Volunteer Activities

l “Character Coach” Winners Walk Tall Mentoring Program

l Member – Blue Ash /  Montgomery Rotary

l Member - Sycamore Schools Planning Commission

Accomplishments

l Top Producers Club – Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors, 1993-2007, 2011