Mark joined Cottonwood in 2022 and is responsible for oversight of Cottonwood’s investment platforms, ranging from overall strategy through implementation and execution, including supporting the growth and development of its investment teams. Mark possesses strong real estate investing and capital markets experience at all levels of the capital stack. Prior to joining Cottonwood, Mark was Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer for Chatham Road Capital, a real estate credit-focused investment firm that seeks to capitalize on market imbalances and inefficiencies in the public and private markets. Mark previously served as a Managing Director at Jefferies Financial Group, where he managed real estate principal and special situation investment activities and was integral in the formation of Jefferies LoanCore, LLC, a broad-based finance company that originated commercial real estate debt-related products throughout the U.S. and the United Kingdom. Mark received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Skidmore College, where he graduated cum laude with concentrations in finance and accounting, followed by a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School.