Mark Lesser

Mark Lesser is a retired apparel manufacturer who spent 35 years designing, producing, and selling women’s sportswear and dresses through national retailers and his own e‑commerce business. He served on the board of the California Fashion Association and as president of the California Fashion Foundation. Mark has experience in every aspect of running a small to medium size business, including business strategy, finance, management, inventory control, sales and marketing, employee relations, merchandising, advertising, import/export, start‑ups, trade shows, and photo shoots. He has also mentored small businesses through SCORE and enjoys hiking, biking, poker, reading, and volunteering.