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Mark is the Founder and Managing Director of Retail Resource Group and brings 30+ years of experience in the retail industry from the perspective of a corporate real estate executive, a restaurant multi-unit franchisee, a developer, landlord and an advisor to numerous restaurant and retail brands. Mark is responsible for overseeing all functions, particularly focusing on business development, client relations and counsels the Deal Making team.

Mark founded Retail Resource Group in 2008 during the last financial meltdown and sought to help retail and restaurant companies fix problems, unlock hidden capital and maximize value. His client relationships include TGI Fridays, Red Robin, Wendy’s, Krispy Kreme, Buffalo Wild Wings, Nectar, Blockbuster Video, Mattress Firm, Office Depot, Noah’s/Einstein’s Bagels, Boston Market and Qdoba Mexican Grill to name a few.

Preceding RRG, Mark was a Founder & Partner of Trivanta, an investment sales brokerage company for secure NNN retail assets. Prior to this, he was also a Managing Partner at Surecap Real Estate Services / KZ Holdings and developed for national brands including Starbucks, Walgreens, 7/11, Kinko’s, Office Depot, Petco and Wells Fargo. Before development, Mark was a Managing Principal of one of the largest Boston Market franchisees located in Northern California. He led the development of more than 60 stores and shared P&L and operational responsibility for the company. Mark began his career with Blockbuster Entertainment Corporation where he served as Director of International Development, Director of Store Development Western U.S. and managed Store Development for the Midwest and Central U.S. His Blockbuster rollout experience includes work in most of the United States, Mexico, Canada, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Australia, Japan, Venezuela, Chile, Argentina, China and others. During his tenure Blockbuster grew from approximately 50 stores to 4,000+ worldwide.

Mark currently resides in Austin, Texas and is a graduate of Texas State University.

Eric is the Chief Financial Officer of Retail Resource Group and is a lawyer and an accountant with 20+ years of operations, accounting, finance, legal and M&A experience. His skillset ranges from leading global public companies to building and advising start-up companies. He has engaged in all aspects of tenant-side lease negotiations including renewals, restructures, subleases and terminations for over 300,000 square feet in multiple countries with landlords ranging from small, single owner buildings to multi-billion dollar developers.

Notably, Eric began his career as a consultant at Ernst & Young and at Arthur Andersen before becoming COO and CFO of mcgarrybowen, one of the most successful advertising agency start-ups, receiving highest accolades in the advertising industry. During his tenure, mcgarrybowen grew from 25 to 1,000 employees in less than 8 years with operations now in 9 different countries. Eric spearheaded all real estate transactions on a global basis, and managed the eventual sale of mcgarybowen to Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd. Most recently, Eric has been investing in and advising different startup companies.

Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Michigan State University, and a Juris Doctor from Wayne State University School of Law and currently resides in New York City.

Clay operates as a full or fractional Chief People Officer (CPO) for small, profitable, fast growth companies with the focus of supporting, managing and improving ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH and ensuring that leadership has the human capital to execute their strategy and plans. He works to build a cohesive leadership team that has clarity, alignment and commitment. He maximizes the output of existing human capital by developing great managers, instituting effective hiring processes and performance management, plus assisting leadership in managing the emotional economy within the company—the hearts and minds that determine output.

His passion is people—the company’s most important asset. He helps make data-driven decisions using sophisticated people analytics to find the right fit for every position. He uses these assessment tools to bring leaders fast and deep perception of their human capital resources and helps them build a strengths-based organization that supports them. He is known for being a trusted partner with leadership.

Prior to Retail Resource Group, Clay spent 25+ years providing assessment-based analysis, coaching and consulting to leadership teams at Dell, Apple, HP, IBM, Cirrus Logic, Semtech Semiconductor, Sonos, QD Vision, Congatec, City of Austin, Allied Health Media, Open Symmetry, Televero Health, Blueprint Systems, Maudies TexMex, Nectar Cannabis and others.

Clay has a BA in Psychology from Stanford University and an MBA from the University of Texas. His is an Advanced Certified Birkman Consultant.

Nate is a Director for Retail Resource Group, working as a Dealmaker and an Advisor in the Bank REO division. Over his 30-year career in commercial real estate, Nate Nickerson has built a solid track record with investors, owners, tenants, and operating businesses. Nate’s experience covers nearly every aspect of development, consulting, brokerage, management, and appraisal. This broad experience gives Nate the ability to analyze opportunities and challenges from all perspectives.

Nate has been a principal developer of over 1,000,000 square feet of retail and restaurant properties including single tenant, mixed use, and regional shopping centers. He has developed properties for Target, Home Depot, Best Buy, Stein Mart, Michaels, PetSmart, OfficeMax, Famous Footwear, LensCrafters, T-Mobile, Chipotle, Mattress Firm, and many more. Nate has been the managing principal in charge of market planning, site acquisition, capitalization, construction management, leasing, asset management, and disposition.

Nate has worked with a number of retailers and restaurants including Target, Best Buy, Michaels, IHOP, Goodyear, Party City, DSW, Baskin Robbins, Allstate, Dave & Busters, BJ’s Brewhouse, Firestone, Guitar Center, KFC, Hard Rock Café, Chili’s, Chuy’s, Mattress Firm, Wendy’s, Leslie’s Pool Supply, Quizno’s, Potbelly, GNC, Sally Beauty, Texas Tech University, In-N-Out, and Wingstop. Nate also has extensive experience in landlord representation, having managed over 4,500,000 square feet of retail and restaurant properties previously in his career.

Additionally, Nate has served as Director of Real Estate for a regional fast casual restaurant business, directing growth in three major markets. He has also worked closely with Wells Fargo to significantly increase the bank’s recovery on defaulted loan assets.

Nate has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas (Austin) and resides in Austin, Texas.

Tina Mitchell is a Director and Dealmaker for Retail Resource Group and brings unmatched knowledge, effective deal making and outstanding interpersonal skills to the team. She has over 30 years of experience in the retail real estate industry, both on the Tenant side as a Real Estate Manager, responsible for site selection and on the Development side, working with several preferred developers.

Tina has extensive knowledge in lease and contract negotiations, site analysis, site selection and acquisitions. She has worked with an impressive list of companies including but not limited to Red Robin, Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, Blockbuster Video, International House of Pancakes, El Chico Restaurants, Advance Auto Parts, CVS Pharmacy, and Stripes/Sonoco Gasoline and Convenience Stores. Tina had the unique experience of working as a Real Estate Manager for Blockbuster Video during their initial roll out of stores in the 1980’s and had the chance to work for them again at Retail Resource Group when she renegotiated their leases during bankruptcy.

Tina currently resides in Houston, Texas.

Rhona is the Director of Accounting and Project Management for Retail Resource Group and has been with the Company since its inception. She has managed restructure, termination, M&A, asset disposition and sale leaseback programs for the past 12 years and has worked with many national retail and restaurant clients including but not limited to TGI Fridays, Red Robin, Wendy’s, Krispy Kreme, Buffalo Wild Wings, Nectar, Blockbuster Video, Mattress Firm, Office Depot, Noah’s/Einstein’s Bagels, Boston Market and Qdoba Mexican Grill.

Prior to Retail Resource Group, she has been involved all aspects and phases of build to suit retail development which include site identification, purchase contract negotiation and acquisition, research and due diligence, design, entitlement, construction loan management, construction management, property management and asset disposition.

Rhona’s experience in retail asset management and negotiations coupled with shopping center development provide her with a unique ability to understand key lease components from both the landlord and tenant’s perspective.

Rhona received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas State University and resides in Austin, Texas.

Ginnie Moore is a Project Analyst for the Dealmaking Team at Retail Resource Group and brings over 10 years of experience in the real estate field, focused in asset management for a variety of property types.

Ginnie’s background includes full-service management and leasing of a diverse portfolio of over 5,000,000 square feet which included retail centers, office and industrial buildings throughout the western United States. She has successfully leased, restructured and managed many retail projects working directly with big box anchors and quick service retail companies to optimize portfolios on both the landlord and tenant side. Her unique experiences on all sides of the real estate transaction along with her strong work ethic, attention to detail and hands-on approach allows her to truly partner with her clients.

Ginnie resides in Long Beach, California.