Mark is the Chief Creative Officer at Traina, an independent brand and digital agency based in San Diego. After studying visual communications at CSU, Chico, Mark began his 30+ year design career in San Francisco where he collaborated with several top agencies to build brands and develop campaigns for a wide range of clients including: VMWare, Del Monte, Symantec, First Republic Bank, Gilead Sciences, and more. His strategic mindset and consummate craftsmanship have resulted in recognition in numerous national and international design publications and competitions. Mark and his wife live in Pacific Beach where he spends his time away from the office at the gym, in the ocean and playing beach volleyball.