Why I became a founding member

With his financial-planning business, Mark became treasurer for the USSA in its earliest days.

What he's most proud of from the early years

It started in Sint Maarten with eight businesses — an opportunity to get in front of more captains, learn how to market to them, and create a central place to share information. By the time he left, USSA had reached 300 members.

What the USSA brought to his business

Financial-planning customers — and the relationships that came with them.

What he'd like to see in the coming years

Continued advocacy efforts.

What sets the USSA apart

True involvement. All members have a vested interest in making the industry succeed.