Mark is a recently retired apparel manufacturer. He and his wife owned and operated a fashion business for 35 years. Designing, manufacturing and selling multiple brands of women’s sportswear and dresses to specialty stores, department stores, on line retailers, and catalogs nationally, as well as operating their own e commerce site.

He and his wife started their business out of their home and grew it to be a successful national brand in the women’s apparel industry.  Navigating through all the ups and downs that any business goes through from start up to maturity.

As a score mentor, Mark enjoys helping people build a business and reach for their dreams.

Mark served for many years on the board of the California Fashion Association., the recognized trade association of the west coast apparel industry.

Mark has experience in every aspect of running a small to medium size business, including   but not limited to   – Business Strategy, Finance, Management, Inventory control, Sales & Marketing, Employee relations, Merchandising, Advertising, Import/ export, Start-ups, Trade shows, Photo shoots.

Skills- Apparel, Business Structure, Distribution. E-business, General business, Import/export, Managing a business, Manufacturing, Product development, Sales, Sales rep management, Start-ups, Supply chain management, Wholesale trade.

Mark currently serves as a Mentor for small businesses through SCORE a non-profit in association with the SBA.