Mark Zahringer

Mark’s determination of being able to drive philanthropy through for-profit companies has been a lifelong goal he now focuses on through a variety of non-profits, particularly at Peaceful Hugs (peacefulhugs.org) and Legacy Children's Academy (legacychildrensacademy,org), non-profits headquartered in his hometown of Detroit, MI. that provide services to single parents, at-risk youth and those in need through partnerships with corporations, government agencies, and other charitable foundations. An experienced turn-around executive, Mark has served as Chief Operating Officer and other high level executive positions throughout his career in high growth start-up organizations as well as Fortune 500 companies and Higher Education institutions. Throughout his career he has focused on building revenue and optimizing operations to drive profitability resulting in a strong track record of results, execution excellence, and improved efficiency while also driving customer engagement and client satisfaction to unprecedented levels. Mark holds an Associate degree from Oakland Community College and a Bachelor’s degree, graduating summa cum laude from Lynn University. He will complete his non-denominational Chaplaincy program early next year.