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Managing Directors

As founder of GuidePath Capital, LLC, Mark has advised private equity firms and portfolio companies across agriculture, technology, infrastructure products, and industrial sectors. In this capacity, he acted as executive sponsor on platform investments and carve-outs, led diligence and value creation planning, and partnered with management teams to drive operational improvements, cash flow optimization, KPI discipline, and profitability.​ Previously, Mark was Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategy at Astec Industries (NASDAQ: ASTE), where he led global strategy, M&A, and capital allocation initiatives. Working closely with the CEO and board, he helped architect the company’s transformation strategy, built an in-house corporate development function, executed acquisitions and integrations, and played a key role in launching Astec’s digital platform through targeted technology acquisitions.​

Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President of Corporate Development & Treasurer – Executive Officer of Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN). He led global strategy development, M&A, treasury, and corporate finance. Through organic growth and acquisitions, he helped drive a fourfold increase in both revenue and market capitalization. His responsibilities included board-level strategic planning, investor relations, global banking relationships, debt financing, and risk management across multiple continents.​

Mark began his career in investment banking and corporate banking, working in M&A advisory and senior credit analysis roles, where he developed a strong foundation in valuation, deal structuring, and financial analysis.​

He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska.​