Mark C. Hendricks is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in finance, real estate, and advisory services. Currently serving as an Independent Director at EJF Capital LLC since 2008, Mark is also Principal at Taradin Services Ltd, focusing on private equity and venture capital. Previously, Mark held significant roles, including Managing Director of Bulgari Hotels & Resorts and Vice President of Development at Marriott International. Additionally, Mark contributed to the U.S. Department of State as a member of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee and co-founded Serus. Mark's legal expertise was developed as a Principal at Christian Hendricks Law Office and as an Associate Attorney at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman. Mark holds a JD from BYU Law School and advanced degrees from The London School of Economics and the University of Southern California.