Mark McLoughlin, Senior Associate

With over 19yrs of successfully leading and marketing community initiatives, Mark brings a wealth of expertise and passion to his work. Working with diverse stakeholder groups in both the Public and Private sectors, Mark has fostered a number of International, National, Provincial and Regional projects.

Recent work includes the building, guiding and stewardship of a Post-Secondary Advancement team to successfully implementing a $70 Million Capital Campaign, providing guidance and strategic planning to other Post-Secondary institutions in the areas of corporate and community relations, media relations, athletic programming and content, strategic partnerships and alliances, fund development and event coordination. With his strong marketing, communications and strategic planning skills, Mark has also managed the operations of a professional sports franchise and as well experienced the building of one “from the ground up”.

A strong community advocate, Mark has built lasting relationships with International organizations that he continues to work closely with. Mark also brings strong Board Governance and Policy setting skills through his work with various boards including First Calgary Savings and Credit Union, where he served 8yrs as a director, 4 as the Chairman of the Board. A $2.8 Billion dollar company, First Calgary has been recognized 8 yrs in a row as one of Canada's 50 best managed companies. A strong proponent of community initiatives and teamwork,

Mark enjoyed a very successful 17yr career in the Canadian Football League, winning 3 Grey Cup Championships and twice being the recipient of the CFL's “Man of the Year” award for dedication on and off the football field. A graduate of the University of South Dakota, Mark and his family reside in Kelowna, BC.

markm@partnershipgroup.ca