Mark Mallory

Former Mayor of Cincinnati

Mark Mallory is an experienced public servant and business leader who currently serves as the President and CEO of Mark Mallory & Associates LLC, a consulting firm he founded in June 2014.1 2 The firm focuses on urban revitalization, economic development, transportation, sustainability, and financing public-private partnerships.2

Career Highlights

Political Career: Mark Mallory has an extensive background in public service:

He served as the Mayor of Cincinnati from December 2005 to November 2013.2
His tenure as mayor was notable for several reasons:
- He was the first two-term mayor under Cincinnati's new Stronger-Mayor system.
- He became the first directly-elected Black mayor of Cincinnati.
- He was the first mayor in over 70 years who did not come from the City Council.2

Before his mayorship, Mallory held other political offices:

Ohio Senator for two terms (January 1999 - December 2005)2
State Representative in the Ohio House of Representatives for two terms (January 1995 - December 1998)2

Early Career: Prior to his political career, Mallory worked as the Head of Graphic Production at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County for over 13 years, from October 1981 to January 1995.2

Education

Mark Mallory holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Cincinnati.2 He has also been associated with Xavier University, though the specific degree or program is not mentioned.2

Skills and Expertise

Throughout his career, Mark Mallory has developed expertise in:

Economic Development
Urban Planning
Nonprofit Organizations
Grassroots Organizing
Government Administration2

Mark Mallory's diverse experience in both public service and private sector consulting has positioned him as a leader in urban development and public policy in the Cincinnati area.