Mark is an innovative senior executive and business leader with extensive experience in the retail grocery environment, growing businesses, creating shareholder value, and championing innovation, continuous improvement and leadership development. Well versed in driving operational efficiencies and providing a competitive edge, his expertise in sales, marketing, retail development, merchandising and digital/ e- commerce; wholesale distribution, logistics and supply chain informs all his work.As Chief Merchandising Mktg and Supply Chain Officer at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, Mark drove double-digit growth and aligned the leadership team with long-term strategic objectives. He expanded the consumer base by creating/ implementing merchandising strategies & supported them with a digital platform and geo targeting capabilities; delivered margin growth by developing a pricing strategy, improving promotional planning and analytics for more effective spend and supplier negotiations; and increased Private Label penetration in through enhanced offerings/merchandising. Mark also drove a multi-million-dollar annualized benefit by executing a Supply Chain transformation.Before, Mark served as Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer at Schnuck Markets, where he increased EBIDTA; grew overall penetration of private brand through aggressive merchandising/ branding initiatives and paved the way for further improving EBIDTA through consolidation of warehouses and contractual negotiations.Earlier, as President of Sure Winner Foods, Mark doubled net profit during his tenure. He started his career with Hannaford Bros. and held leadership positions with Delhaize America. Mark earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern Maine, and two advanced executive program certificates from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. He is a Member of several Boards, and held leadership positions with community not-for-profit organizations.