Mark Lucas
About Mark Lucas
Mark Lucas serves as the Vice President of Real Estate Development at Rise Modular, where he focuses on redevelopment and adaptive reuse projects. He has extensive experience in asset management and has held various leadership roles in real estate development and marketing across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Rise Modular
Mark Lucas serves as the Vice President of Real Estate Development at Rise Modular, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on innovative real estate solutions and oversees various projects aimed at enhancing community infrastructure. His leadership contributes to the company's mission of delivering high-quality modular construction services in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Previous Experience in Real Estate Development
Prior to his current role, Mark Lucas held the position of Director of Real Estate Development at Ecumen from 2015 to 2018. He also served as Vice President of Real Estate Development at National Wind from 2007 to 2009. His experience encompasses a strong emphasis on redevelopment and adaptive reuse projects, which aim to revitalize communities and improve urban environments.
Education and Academic Background
Mark Lucas earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where he studied Strategy, Finance, and Marketing. He also holds a BA in Economics from Haverford College. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in real estate development and asset management.
Career in Marketing and Strategy
Before transitioning to real estate development, Mark Lucas gained valuable experience in marketing and strategy. He worked as a Product Marketing Manager at General Mills from 1993 to 1996 and as a Global Product Marketing Manager at Boston Scientific from 1998 to 2000. His roles in these companies equipped him with skills that are applicable to his current focus on community development and placemaking.
Focus on Community Development
Mark Lucas has a strong focus on developing commercial and mixed-use properties that contribute to vibrant community development. His work emphasizes placemaking, which involves creating spaces that enhance the quality of life for residents and foster community engagement. His extensive experience in asset management further supports his commitment to effective real estate development.