Mark Richard has been a licensed California sales agent, focussed exclusively in mergers and acquisitions of lower middle market businesses for 13 years. Before becoming a business broker, Mark built his career in strategic brand marketing and product development in consumer products goods, having worked in both direct response and traditional distribution channels for over 15 years. He has successfully launched dozens of health, beauty and fitness products and line extensions. Before his career in consumer products, Mark was a producer and general manager of Broadway and off-Broadway plays and musicals in New York, on tour and in Los Angeles. Conejo Valley parents may also recognize Mark from his work on the field and on the court as a football, baseball and basketball official in numerous youth and high school leagues in the area. He has an MFA from the Yale School of Drama and a BA from Brown University.