As a managing director of Scala, Mark is leading the efforts with asset allocation in the alternative investment space. Mark has 20+ years experience in operations and business development roles within the financial services industry.

Prior to joining the firm, Mark worked for eleven years at Crystal Capital Partners, LLC as the Chief Operating Officer ("COO") before becoming the Director of Business Development. As Director of Business Development, Mark worked closely with regional banks, broker dealers, Registered Investment Advisors and family offices to build customized hedge fund portfolios. Prior to Crystal, Mark worked as an auditor in the brokerage industry and in hedge fund administration.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Commerce in international business from the University of Lethbridge, Canada and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”).