Mark Plimpton

Mark Plimpton is an experienced professional in executive recruitment and finance, currently serving as an Executive Recruiter at East Bay Talent since January 2022, where the agency specializes in the Equipment Leasing & Financing sector. Simultaneously, Mark has been working as a Substitute Teacher for Las Virgenes Unified School District, teaching K-12 subjects. Previously, Mark held significant roles in the finance industry, including Vice President Sales/Trading at BCP Securities, founding a Convertible Securities Trading Desk, and Managing Director at McMahan Securities, contributing to the firm's top rankings over two decades. Early career positions included VP roles at Jefferies & Co., Smith, Barney, Harris, Upham & Co., and Merrill Lynch & Co., gaining extensive experience in institutional sales and trading. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Penn State University.