Mark joined Allen Tate after 18 years in Retail District Management for some of the largest companies in the United States. His latest role was overseeing many Starbucks locations from South Charlotte, Uptown Charlotte and Concord through Salisbury. He has extensive knowledge of the different areas surrounding Charlotte and has been living in the Carolinas since 2003. Mark has received several awards for customer/client relations along with outstanding service. He has negotiated million dollar contracts for Kinko's FedEx in Manhattan, NY prior to moving to the Carolinas. Mark has a passion for giving back to the community and chaired many events for Starbucks including Komen Race for the Cure, Walk Now for Autism, and Light the Night for Leukemia and Lymphoma. He has also spent many hours volunteering at Second Harvest Food bank in Uptown Charlotte. Mark is a licensed REALTOR®/Broker and holds a Master of Science Degree along with a Bachelors of Arts Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Having experience first-hand several corporate relocations, Mark understands the home purchasing and relocation process. Owning several properties himself, he is also a great resource for the investor client as well. Whether it's buying your first home, expanding for your growing family, or looking to expand your real estate portfolio, Mark will see you through the process from start to finish. Member of National Association of Realtors®, North Carolina Association of Realtors®, Charlotte Regional Realtors® Association Member of Charlotte Multiple Listing Service Licensed in North Carolina