In addition to his role at Mazakali, Mark is the CEO of Portman Enterprises – a cannabis real estate and private equity firm based in the Bay Area.  Prior to entering the cannabis industry, Mark spent 22 years at Charles Schwab. As a Managing Director, he led a fixed income sales team as well as a cross enterprise effort to build operational due diligence and enhanced risk controls for Schwab’s alternative investment custody business. Mark has obtained a BS in Finance from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and holds FINRA Series 7,8, 24, 63, and 65 licences.  Mark lives in Alameda with his family and remains very active in his local community.