Mark Keener is the former Controller of Mills College, where he oversaw the largest construction and capital expansion in the history of the college. He also served as the Principal at Northbridge Group Inc., a minority-owned corporate real estate firm.

 As the Director of Capital Accounting & Analysis with Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Mr. Keener managed $100 million in annual income derived from company-wide financing and construction for major projects such as the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.  These experiences allowed him to become very adept at finding ways to increase shareholder value and generate savings related to real estate and overall operations. 

A native of Oakland, CA, Mr. Keener is committed to youth education, as reflected in his long-time role as both the San Francisco and National Chair of the Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP). ACAP provides high school students with a one-week summer residency at a local college and students learn about accounting and business career opportunities. Mr. Keener is also a lecturer at San Francisco State University and an adjunct instructor at Golden Gate University.

 Mr. Keener holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley. He obtained a Master in Business Administration degree from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. Mr. Keener also holds a California Real Estate Broker license, and is a Certified Public Accountant.