Mark Smith is the Manager of Economic and Business Development, West Coast at the W. P. Carey School of Business. In this role, Mark leverages nearly 30 years of experience - primarily in the technology industry - to foster strategic partnerships and strengthen alignment between top employers and W. P. Carey business talent. Mark is known for his ability to transform complex business problems into easily understood and actionable opportunities. A hands-on leader and problem solver, Mark is passionate about building scalable and reusable programs to ensure employer needs are met with business talent from W. P. Carey, bringing immediate and positive business results to all stakeholders. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Northern Arizona University.