Mark Quinn

A proven professional with decades of small business and community development finance experience within public and private sector organizations. Successful in carrying out marketing/communications initiatives and providing training and technical assistance. Advising project plans and budgets; setting critical dates; coordinating instructor and site logistics. Proven ability to build, cultivate and foster meaningful relationships and facilitate partnerships among diverse stakeholders.

Specialties:

• Financial and Credit Analysis
• Administration and marketing of new programs
• New Markets Tax Credits
• Program Development and Program Management
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Expertise in turning around struggling companies
• 20 yrs of effective management of entrepreneurial organizations
• Excellent budgeting skills
• Economic development expertise in commercial and housing sectors
• Demonstrated ability to reposition and refocus companies
• Ability to evoke change
• Series 7 Licensure

Education

• MBA Rutgers University - Newark
• BA University of Pennsylvania
• Babson College
• Univ of Memphis
• Nazareth High School

Companies

• Conrad N. Hilton Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship/Assistant Professor Xavier University of Louisiana (2010)
• Member Board Of Directors Foundation for Louisiana (2014 — 2021)
• Principal Quality Urban Equities, LLC. (2012 — 2021)
• Member Board Of Directors Arts Council New Orleans (2018 — 2020)
• Member, Board of Directors Association for Enterprise Opportunity (2010 — 2015)
• Treasurer/Manager, Xavier Univ. Employees' Federal Credit Union Xavier University Employees' Federal Credit Union (2013 — 2015)
• Executive Director Greater Newark Enterprises Corporation (2005 — 2010)
• Executive Director Greater Newark BDC (2001 — 2010)
• Adjunct Faculty Rutgers (2008 — 2008)