Mark is a West Michigan retail landlord representative who serves landlords and developers as a conduit to successful sale and lease negotiations. He specializes in filling vacant suites, backfilling closed restaurants, and supporting ground up retail construction so owners can maximize the value of their properties. Since entering commercial real estate in 2008, he has drawn on a deep understanding of client needs and broad experience to build lasting relationships with property and business owners, guiding them through both challenging markets and times of growth with a client-first, results-focused mindset.
Mark has lived in West Michigan since 1988 and believes Grand Rapids is the best place to raise a family and put down roots. Before commercial real estate, he spent much of his career in food service and big box retail. That background gives him an uncommon practical understanding of how businesses operate, what it costs to run them, and what success looks like when they are opening, expanding, or exiting. Combined with years spent working alongside local business owners who built companies from the ground up, this experience allows him to look at every asset from an owner’s perspective.
Known for open, honest conversations and a straightforward style, Mark operates with the integrity and diligence required to get deals done for both parties. His positive, client-first approach has earned him long-standing relationships and referrals from clients he has served since his early days in the industry. Enthusiastic about finding the right solution for each client, he approaches complex and demanding projects with readiness and comprehensive experience.
Mark’s work has been recognized with honors including CAR’s Lakeshore Project of the Year and Build-To-Suit Project of the Year in 2024, West Michigan Realtor of the Year in 2023, and Largest Retail Lease in 2022. He serves the industry and community as a CARWM Board Member (2020–2026), was CARWM Board President in 2022, and is a board member at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church.
