Hello, I’m Mark
I build brands and experiences that bring people together and actually make a difference in their day-to-day lives. Through esports and community-driven spaces, I focus on creating environments that are sustainable, meaningful, and hands-on, where people feel connected, supported, and better off because they showed up.
My Brands & Projects
Affinity Esports Group
Role: Founder & CEO
Built Affinity Esports from the ground up into a multi-location, community-driven esports organization, leading everything from brand and creative direction to program development and operations.
Connecticut Esports
Role: Founder & CEO
Launched Connecticut Esports to unify and grow the state’s esports ecosystem, developing the brand, content, and early infrastructure for statewide collaboration. Led creative direction and initiatives including events, podcasting, and long-term ecosystem development.
Dutch Kills Fitness
Role: Creative Direction, Branding & Content Collaboration
Collaborated with a partner and the facility owner to develop the brand identity, website, and content direction for Dutch Kills Fitness. Contributed across visual identity, site structure, and video/content scripting to bring the brand to life digitally.
Awards & Recognition
TEDx Speaker, 2025
Partner of the Year Post University, 2023
Featured Brand CTforMe, 2023
CT Economic Development Speaker, 2022
Executive Leadership Distinguished Speaker, 2020
Forbes 30 Under 30, 2019
Distinguished Alumni at Barry University, 2018
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