Mark Simon

Mark Simon has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Mark started their career as a Television Reporter and 6pm Producer at KFDA - NewsChannel 10 Media in 1993. In 1994, they joined CBS Corporation as the Manager of Product Acquisition and Creative Services. Mark then worked at Guthy|Renker as the VP of Production and Director of Product Acquisition from 1997 to 2000. After that, they served as the Vice President of Marketing at Respond2 from 2000 to 2008. Currently, they hold the position of VP of New Business Development at Rain the Growth Agency, a leading direct-to-consumer advertising agency in the U.S. headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Mark Simon attended Miraleste High School in Palos Verdes, California. Following high school, they enrolled at the University of Southern California from 1989 to 1992, earning a BA degree with a major in Film and a major in Broadcast Journalism/Communications. In 1988, they completed an Extension program in Advertising at UCLA. Mark then pursued further education at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School from 1997 to 2000, although the degree and field of study are not specified. Most recently, in 2018 and 2019, they participated in the Glen Ellyn Cititzen's Police Academy, completing a Certificate Program in Critical Incident Response/Special Police Operations.