Mark Richmond's distinguished career spans decades and countless structured deals and strategic introductions.

As CEO of Mr. Connects, Mark Richmond brings a bevy of contacts and industry expertise to ensure mutually beneficial deals for all parties. Mark Richmond helps his clients achieve optimal results by leveraging his expertise in international purchasing and manufacturing, ability to make strategic introductions, assistance with raising capital and energy cost reductions.

A lifelong entrepreneur, Mark Richmond's career dates back to 1982 when he started his Chicago-based business, Sports Promotions Unlimited. It was here that Mark Richmond was able to structure a deal with Montgomery Ward to hire Mark's client and friend, NBA legend Scottie Pippenburg for a multi-year deal to become the spokesperson for "Electric Avenue," the former retail giant's Appliance and Electronic retail division. With his long-standing client, Montgomery Ward, Mark Richmond facilitated new promotional licensing initiatives with the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and many collegiate organizations on several sports-related product lines.