For 20 years, I have helped companies and organizations across industries uncover what people truly need, often before they can articulate it themselves. I am skilled at turning deep research into actionable insights, then guiding teams to translate those discoveries into products, strategies, and experiences that change the way people think about the organization. From framing the right questions to mapping the path to execution, I equip organizations to move confidently from the current situation to realizing a future strategy.

When capabilities are required beyond my skills, I calls in one of my partners with strengths in product, graphic, organizational, AI, or engineering.

We work on-time and on-budget.

Our structure keeps us cost-effective.

Our experience provides high-value results to your organization.

We don't work for you, we work with you. You are a vital part of our team and we will include you every step of the way.

By leveraging your expertise and employing a lean and mean HCD process, we can generate outsized returns with a modest investment. 

Aside from running Marking Partners, I am a dad who loves to spend time with our kids, meaning I'm a tutor, chauffeur, hair stylist, grocery shopper, meal maker, bedtime tucker inner, house cleaner, dog walker, coach, mentor, travel agent, cheerleader, staff photographer, EMT, and consoler and I wouldn't give it up for anything. I also run a company called Toad & Tadpole, focused on bringing adults and kids together around shared experiences.

For further information, contact me at 312.315.0901 or mark@markingparters.com. I live and work on the north side of Chicago. Call me. If you're nearby, let's have a coffee or something.