Mark Bode is a highly educated and experienced financial expert who has made a significant impact on the companies he has worked for. With an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Swarthmore College, Bode has proven himself to be a capable leader and financial strategist. He is currently the CFO at HerdX, a provider of blockchain-based livestock traceability solutions. Prior to this, Bode had successful stints as CEO at The Utopia Group, LLC, Partner/CFO at Lyric Capital Venture Partners, CFO at Varis Corporation, and Principal/Vice President/Associate at GCA/Smith Barney/Prudential Securities/The Northern Trust. He has also served as a CFO at Hive Home Inc/McCann Design Group, Inc, and Vasc-Alert LLC. Bode's expertise lies in finance, venture capital, and investment management. His interests include blockchain and veterinary medicine.