Mark Callazzo is the definition of an entrepreneur. Mark founded and led multiple real estate companies over the past three decades that still thrive today and serve as a model for other companies. Mark continued his entrepreneurial path and parlayed his success into Lucern Capital Partners.
In the early 1990s, Mark obtained his real estate appraisal license and fast became one of N.J.’s foremost property valuation experts. He co-founded RMS Statewide Title and Appraisal Services and grew it into one of the state’s largest appraisal businesses. In 2007, Mark expanded his successful footprint to launch Alpha Funding Solutions. Mark oversaw underwriting and risk management for the company. This business has deployed nearly $600 million in mostly short-term debt and equity capital.
Mark received his B.A. in Economics from Kean University and his M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance — from Monmouth University and has been an influential figure in the revitalization of Atlantic City.
Mark’s philanthropy is unparalleled as he shares his success — donating time and money — to various charities through the years, including The Schultz-Hill Foundation and the Atlantic City Arts Foundation. Mark sits on the Board of the Levenson Institute of Gaming and Hospitality for Stockton University, and The Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce.