Mark is a respected business leader with over 35 years of experience in the energy industry. Known for his strong leadership and his commitment to building people first organizations, he has spent his career developing talent and leading teams to success. Mark is currently Co-Founder and Principal of Rise Energy Services, LLC, an energy advisory firm he launched with his partner in 2021. He previously held senior executive roles at Hess Corporation and Direct Energy, where he led sales organizations across North America.

Mark’s commitment to the fight against cancer is deeply personal. Having lost both his father and his sister-in-law to the disease, he understands firsthand the toll it takes on families and remains dedicated to supporting the search for a cure.

He also gives generously of his time to other causes close to his heart. Mark has served as Board President of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Mid Jersey Chapter and for many years chaired the annual New Jersey JDRF golf event.

Mark lives in Basking Ridge with his wife of 33 years, Lois. He is extremely proud of his two children, Claudia, 25, and Andrew, 23.