Mark is a 2x combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps who currently serves as President/Executive Director at the United War Veterans Council. Mark is the Senior Official and lead organizer of the New York City Veterans Day Parade which is the largest parade that honors veterans in our country. Mark is Founder of the UWVC Health and Wellness Program which is focused on assisting at risk veterans through holistic, therapeutic and social fitness related events including equine therapy, horseback riding, art, sailing, rucking and hiking. Mark is an active member of the veterans communities of New York and New Jersey as a volunteer and leader of multiple veteran organizations. As a long time trader on the New York Stock Exchange Mark has hosted many military VIPs and Veterans on the trading floor for social networking opportunities and to educate them about the equities markets.