Mark Turay

Mark Turay is a seasoned financial analyst and franchise consultant with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as a Senior Financial Analyst at Smile Doctors since November 2021, Mark has also been a Franchise Consultant with The Franchise Expert since November 2013, assisting clients in finding suitable franchise opportunities and securing necessary capital. Previous roles include Merchandise Planning at Neiman Marcus Group, where Mark was recognized with the 2018 President’s Award for a successful markdown optimization project, and a buyer at Grange Co-op and Tractor Supply Company. Mark’s earlier career highlights include directing supply management at Musician's Friend and leading strategic analysis at RentWay. Mark's achievements extend to West Marine, where an award-winning supply chain project significantly improved operational metrics. Mark began professional development at Arthur Andersen, focusing on operational improvements, and was previously the Global Visual Marketing Program Manager at Nike. Mark holds an MBA from Portland State University and a BS in Marketing and Management from the University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business.