
Mark Vernallis | Area President
Mark joined FocusCFO in 2018 to develop the Western Pennsylvania region. He grew up and has spent his entire business career in the Pittsburgh area. With a diverse business and management background Mark is looking forward to being a part of FocusCFO’s initial impact in Pennsylvania.
All Hands 2021 Award Winners
Congratulations to these Associates for their recent award at the FocusCFO All Hands meeting.
How FocusCFO Can Help Your Business
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How to Select the Right Banker
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Understanding Profitability
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Your Banking Relationship
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Know Your Costs
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Mark Vernalis Introductory Video
Area President | Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh’s East End – A Legacy of Innovation
By Mark Vernallis
Mezzazine and Unitranche Debt Explained
By Mark Vernallis
Product and Service Pricing – Invest in Your Business’ Pricing Capability
By Mark Vernallis
Before FocusCFO
Mark started his career at PNC Bank in commercial banking covering Washington DC through New York City. At Westinghouse Electric Corporation he was the first planning and cost accounting manager for its robotics division. Later he became Manager of Financial Planning at Westinghouse Headquarters for 40% of the corporation and its international operations. He left Westinghouse to became a venture capital executive at Koppers whose legendary portfolio included companies such as Genentech. After Koppers he has done C-level start-ups and turnarounds in technology, manufacturing, healthcare, advanced materials, software, finance, transportation, energy, nano-engineering and other industries. Mark has served on the boards of 11 for-profit companies. Mark received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh, an MBA from the Pennsylvania State University and completed the Venture Capital Institute.
Mark has long served in community leadership positions such as a Trustee of Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, the Executive Committee of the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium (where he chaired the design and construction of the new aquarium), Director at Three Rivers Rowing Association, Board member for East Liberty Development, Inc., Director for Fox Chapel Authority, among others.
