Mark Eckrote

Mark Eckrote has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various industries. Mark worked as the Director of Customer Success Operations at Bakkt starting in 2018. Prior to this, they had a significant tenure at Verizon Wireless, where they held roles such as VZW Business Transformation and Associate Director - IT / Prepaid and Postpaid Real Time Network Data Usage Application Teams. During their time at Verizon Wireless, they played a crucial role in driving revenue growth, process engineering, financial modeling, and data analytics. Before Verizon Wireless, Mark held leadership positions at ALLTEL, Ariba, and Accenture, where they contributed to strategic planning, product development, and market analysis. Mark also served as a Captain in the US Army's Armor Branch from 1985 to 1994.

Mark Eckrote has a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Affairs from the University of Virginia. Mark also holds an MBA in Marketing/Global Logistics from the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. Furthermore, Mark has completed an Executive Education Certificate in Strategy and Leadership with a focus on System Dynamics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Additionally, they have obtained a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.