I’m Mark Alexander, a longtime resident of the East Bay in Northern California, Territory Sales Representative focusing on Walnut Creek, Diablo Valley, Central Contra Costa County down the 680 corridor and the Tri-Valley region. I’m a proud graduate of Northgate High School, where I was actively involved in student life, from serving as a student manager on a CIF State Championship Boys Basketball team to being a four-year member in performing arts. One of my earliest experiences with fundraising came during my time in marching band, helping raise funds in just a few months to support our travel to Taiwan. That effort, along with other music tours to the Pacific Northwest and Reno, sparked my passion for supporting student programs. Professionally, I’ve spent many years working in intercollegiate athletics across the Bay Area, primarily in communications and event management. This experience has given me a strong understanding of the needs and challenges sports programs face, especially when it comes to funding and resources. I’m a strong advocate for enriching the experience of teams and participants, and I bring that same energy and commitment to my work in fundraising. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have about how Vertical Raise can help you with your team, club, school or youth organization's fundraising needs.