Mark Leon

Mark Leon, CPA has a comprehensive work experience spanning over several years. Mark'smost recent position was as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at The Chicago Lighthouse, where they had oversight responsibility for Finance & Accounting, Investments, IT/technology, and Facilities. Prior to that, they served as the CFO/Senior Director, Finance at MDRT, where they led all Finance and Member Processing functions. Mark also served as the CFO/Associate Executive Director (AED) at the American Library Association, where they guided investment strategy for a multimillion dollar endowment. Before that, Mark served as the CFO at Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, where they developed the organization's financial strategy and led various functions. Mark also held the position of CFO at Noble Network of Charter Schools. Prior to these roles, Mark held principal positions at Diamondcluster International and worked as a Manager and Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young. Mark began their career as a Commercial Lender at ShoreBank and also served as a Volunteer Small Business Advisor for the Peace Corps. Overall, Mark Leon's work experience reflects their expertise and leadership in finance, accounting, and strategic planning across various industries.

Mark Leon, CPA obtained their MBA degree in Strategy, Statistics, and Econometrics from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, completing their studies from 1998 to 2000. Prior to that, they attended Georgetown University, earning a BS degree in Finance and Economics from 1987 to 1991. Additionally, Mark Leon holds the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from IDFPR, although the specific details of when they obtained it are not provided. Furthermore, their education history includes attending Marmion Military Academy, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.