Mark C. DeJohn

Social Entrepreneur • Angel Investor • Business Development Leader

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

About

Mark C. DeJohn: Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, and Socially Conscious Business Development Leader. Throughout his career, Mark has been dedicated to increasing market share and optimizing top line/ bottom line revenue through novel strategies and proven business development practices. Mark is a consummate professional who has worked with an array of companies, traversing multiple industries both domestically and overseas. What sets Mark's entrepreneurial spirit & drive in the highest regard with fellow associates, is his unwavering dedication to lead and merge for profit endeavors with non for profit 501(c) charitable organizations and foundations. Integrity, character and a humanitarians philosophy in spearheading social enterprise is what sets him and his associates apart from the ordinary .

Experience

  • Founder, Chairman & CEO at MCD Ventures
    Oct 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 9 mos

    MCD Ventures (wholly owned MCD Group subsidiary) is a privately held, purpose driven company founded in 2009. The MCD Group is comprised of a comprehensive global value network with proven track records of success throughout the U.S. and around the Globe. MCD Ventures current portfolio of companies is designed to enhance the human condition with every product, service, and technology we invest in, develop and market throughout the US and around the world. The MCD Group model enables its association base to accomplish business endeavors of virtually any scale, maximizing efficiency's for its partners, and complements MCD Group initiatives to develop proprietary projects that contribute to the economic, educational, and humanitarian development of nations throughout the world. Whether we are launching new products, penetrating new consumer segments, or executing sales and marketing strategies, we can help you reach your business goals. MCD associates identify the opportunities in every challenge and works side-by-side with you to ensure both top line and bottom line success is achieved. What sets the MCD Group spirit & drive in the highest regard with its fellow association base and strategic partners, is through it's unwavering core values to merge its For-Profit business models with 501(c) Charitable Organizations and Foundations. We believe every great entrepreneurial story starts with an idea. What's yours?

  • Founder, Chairman & CEO at MCD Group
    Jul 2001 - Present · 25 yrs

    MCD Group is a privately held company founded in 2001. MCD Group's Modus Operandi: Successful Entrepreneurs and Visionaries: Magnum Opus Focused • Thrive from the Law of Association • Lead the field with integrity • Trust intuition • Are eternal optimists • Posses strong internal motivation • Constantly set higher goals • Avoid Comfort Zones • Are driven by purpose and accomplishments vs. money • Solve problems rather than place blame • Assess worst possible scenarios for purpose of identifying best case solutions • Constantly rehearse in their minds the future as they see it • Work to positively influence people and events "Bring ideas in and entertain them royally, for one of them may be the king." "Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will." -- George Bernard Shaw "Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do." -- Steve Jobs “And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” -- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

  • ITM (China) Ltd. / ITM (US) Ltd. (15 yrs 1 mo)
    • Partner/ Senior Business Development Advisor
      Jun 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 1 mo

      In 1985, ITM Group founders met with leaders in China & throughout the Asia Pacific Region, to redefine the relationship between government, industry, and education to enhance foreign currency reserves by creating modern manufacturing environments that would design export products that met industrialized nations consumer product demands. The ITM Group went onto employ US design tools and programs to reeducate program design engineers. The 12 Shanghai Dao Ling Factories (80,000 employees), were chosen. ITM's first PRC agreement allowed CAD CAM equipment & software to be provided to a new university program. Engineers from the 12 Factories learned computer design techniques side-by-side with students. ITM went on to advise and successfully lead a $648 million real estate re-finance deal in Japan for a US corporation, and set up an Australian earth moving equipment company in the PRC to enable the Chinese to move containers of new export products from the factory to previously unreachable shipping ports. Due to the ITM Group's earned success in the PRC, the ITM Group Founder & Chairman, Mr Jack Craciun III was invited to enjoy residency status in the PRC. ITM earnestly began marketing American knowhow in PR, broadcasting, event production, consumer product manufacturing, and financial engineering concepts to Asian markets. These endeavors motivated ITM’s HK Legal Counsel, HK tycoons, and PRC leaders to join forces with US companies, to set in motion the 1987 launch of the Chinese Long March Rocket that delivered the satellite that brought MTV to Asia. ITM Communications became a Division of ITM Ltd when the ITM PRB-EE was born in Hong Kong, the new Division went on to produce the first public relations program for the world’s oldest private bank, Darier Hentch & Cie (1796) of Geneva Switzerland. The ITM PRB-EE marketed the sailing event the Bank sponsored: the Asia Pacific Etchells Championships.

    • Partner / Senior Business Development Advisor
      Jun 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 1 mo

      ITM (China) Ltd. (aka ITM Group and International Techno Marketing), a Hong Kong registered company founded in 1984, and ITM (US) Ltd., an ITM (China) Ltd. subsidiary, founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1999, each maintain four wholly-owned, mutually complementary specialist operations: the ITM Communications, Trading, and Capital Fund Divisions, and the newly established Consumer Product Division. The four mutually complementary Divisions are composed of a comprehensive global network of ITM Associates with an established record for successful cultural exchange by implementation of modern consumer and media based public relations, marketing, broadcast, entertainment, and distance learning (educational) programs. The ITM Group also specializes in an array of business development practices, which include but are not limited to; communication and manufacturing technology transfer; product sourcing; trade development, logistical deal flow & implementation; consumer product manufacturing, licensing and distribution; traditional and eCommerce sales and marketing; and all related international banking compliance, research, and financial engineering requirements. The model enables the ITM Group to accomplish business endeavors of virtually any scale, maximizing efficiency's for its international clients and partners, and complements ITM Group initiatives to develop proprietary projects that contribute to the economic, educational, and humanitarian development of nations throughout the world. To Learn more, we welcome you to engage us.

  • Senior Advisor / Business Development North America at BROCAS CO., LTD
    Sep 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 10 mos

    Brocas was formed in 2015 with a mission to make an impact in the budding Mobile Commerce world (M-Commerce). Since its inception, Brocas has helped successful brands from around the globe create meaningful M-Commerce experiences for their customers. Brocas is lead by a team of expert technologists, program developers, digital designers, marketers, and entrepreneurs who are all passionate about developing best in class digital platforms. The Brocas leadership team specializes in a multitude of tech specialties, which include but are not limited to; Digital Brand Identity, Digital Brand Design / Development, Digital Brand Marketing, and Digital Brand Growth Strategies. Brocas is a leader in developing best in class M-Commerce and Web-based technology platfrom algorithms. We work with brands that seek to build or expand their digital footprint using the latest technology platforms. We offer end-to-end solutions for iOS, Android and responsive web applications, supported by robust best in class server infrastructure platforms. Post launch maintenance services are also available to all Brocas clients, upon request. We believe every great entrepreneurial story and digital brand starts with an idea. What's yours? We welcome you to engage us.

  • Business Development Advisor / North America at Lifeplus
    Jun 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 1 mo

    At Lifeplus improving lives drives us. Finding solutions. Respecting individuality. Doing what we can collectively to expand your wellbeing options. Because making it easier to decide how to enrich your best self holistically is what we’re all about Are you looking for more choice on how to live your life and the support to achieve amazing things? Lifeplus could be the experience you’re looking for. After working together for ten years, establishing and growing multiple manufacturing and distribution healthcare companies, our founders had an idea for a new company. Lifeplus. We were then founded in 1992 and located in Batesville, Arkansas, USA where our head office still resides to this day. Born of the idea for a holistic approach to wellness and lifestyle. Our Lifeplus formula. Formulating exceptional high quality Lifeplus products ourselves and building on our legacy of innovation and expertise. We use only the finest of ingredients and ensure we provide consistency at all times. Unique products based on our understanding of the complexities of how nutrition works in the human body. We hear it often. “This is the first time I’ve really felt different after taking wellness supplements.” And it’s not surprising. Because making our own premium nutritional products consistently to the highest standards of design and quality is at our core. Merging advances in technology with our own people’s skills means we can help you more. We welcome your call. Answered by a friendly team of Lifeplus people - not a generic service center. We speak your language. We like getting to know you and helping where we can. You can also order online, email us with any questions, concerns or comments you might have and discover holistic wellbeing inspiration in Your Wellness Center at any time. We pack and ship your orders ourselves too. Why? Because we’ve found it’s the best way to make sure things are done right. And when it’s not we can fix things much faster. Simply put, we care.