Mark Karcher

Mark Karcher is an experienced retail professional currently serving as the Store Manager and Buyer at Hagley Museum and Library since March 2023. Previously, Mark held the position of Store Manager at Le Gourmet Chef from September 2005 to September 2010, where responsibilities included launching a high-profile store and enhancing merchandising methods to boost sales across 77 stores. From September 2001 to September 2005, Mark was an Assistant Manager at Modell's Sporting Goods, contributing to a substantial sales achievement of $6.2 million in fiscal year 2004. Shorter tenures included a Sales Manager role at Banfe Products and an Associate Buyer position at The G Boys Garden and Christmas Center, where Mark significantly improved profitability and added new accounts. Mark also has experience as a Director at Haddonfield Plays and Players in 1999. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and Theater Arts from St. Joseph's College (IN) and St. Joseph's University New York.