Mark Cross

Mark Cross is the Chief Operating Officer at Think Small®, a nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.1 He is a highly experienced senior management professional with a diverse background spanning multiple industries including manufacturing, broadcast, humanitarian, retail, and service sectors.1

Professional Experience

Mark has held several executive positions throughout his career:

• Chief Operating Officer at Think Small® (November 2017 - Present)1
• Chief Solutions Officer at Solve Globally (April 2010 - Present)1
• CFO at Ciranda (May 2014 - November 2017)1
• CEO at CGC (June 2012 - May 2015)1
• Treasurer and Board Member at Think Small (2010 - 2014)1

He has also served in leadership roles at organizations such as MATTOO, Cinderella Club, JTM Vision, and the American Red Cross Twin Cities.1

Skills and Expertise

Mark is known for his:

• Strategic planning and analysis
• Process improvement and system reinvention
• New acquisitions and startup enterprises
• Innovative problem-solving for business operations
• Marketing design, branding, and messaging
• Process and data modeling design

He has extensive experience in leveraging technology solutions across all phases of business operations.1

Education and Background

Mark has studied CPA at the Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants and holds degrees in Marketing Communications (MSMC) and Accounting (BGS) from Roosevelt University.

Compensation

As of the most recent available data, Mark Cross's compensation as Chief Operating Officer at Think Small® was $182,862, with additional compensation of $11,716.2

Mark Cross brings a wealth of experience and a diverse skill set to his role at Think Small®, combining financial acumen, operational expertise, and innovative thinking to drive organizational success.