Mark Brokering

Mark Brokering is a seasoned publishing professional with extensive experience in product development, sales, and marketing strategies, specializing in B2B and B2C direct marketing, branding, and sales support. With a career spanning 25 years, Mark is a veteran in online marketing and community development.

His educational background includes a B.A. in English and Psychology from St. Olaf College and an M.A. in English from the University of Minnesota.

Throughout his career, Mark has held significant roles in various prestigious organizations. He currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at 1517 Media, which encompasses Augsburg Fortress, Fortress Press, Broadleaf Books, Beaming Books, and Sparkhouse. Previously, he was a member of the Board of Advisors at Liturgical Press.

Mark's professional journey includes leadership positions such as Vice President of Content Strategy and Acquisition at Safari Books Online, Vice President of Marketing at Studio B Productions, Associate Publisher at O'Reilly Media, Vice President of Marketing & Sales at O'Reilly Media, Director of Marketing at O'Reilly Media, and Vice President of Marketing at HarperCollins.