Mark formed Cateena Partners to acquire and operate a small business consistently generating $750K to $1.5M in earnings with an indefinite timeline of ownership. Since transitioning into entrepreneurship full-time in 2022, he has served as a consultant on over $335M in real estate development projects across 14 deals, focusing on underwriting, acquisitions, sourcing debt and equity, and deal structuring. During the same period, he was also responsible for closing $3M in real estate transactions, including his first deal as a principal and operator, which culminated in a successful cash-out refinance for investors after the property appraised for more than 2x the initial purchase price within a year.Prior to founding Cateena Partners, Mark first realized the opportunity in small businesses after he played a key role in the rapid expansion of LandMark Excavation & Site Work, helping the company increase revenue from $1M to $4M in less than one year. Leading strategic projects, he integrated new software, developed standard operating procedures, spearheaded rebranding and streamlined processes across all departments, in addition to working in operations, purchasing, sales, and marketing.In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Mark worked at a Real Estate Private Equity firm with over $1B AUM and 8,000+ residential units that acquires multifamily properties across 29 MSA's. There, he focused on sourcing, underwriting and due diligence for acquisitions. He also worked at a family office focused on real estate development in northern New Jersey where he launched and managed a $500K tax lien investment fund while also focusing on acquisitions and asset management.Mark's career began in investment banking at Ramirez & Co. in New York City, where he provided analytical support for $650M in debt issuances.Mark graduated Cum Laude from Muhlenberg College, where he was a member of the men's varsity wrestling team and served as President of the Wall Street Club.