Preferred Name: Mark

Last Name: Thompson

Degree String (Type, Year): ('84)

Job Title: Senior Vice President

Company Name: The Stronach Group Racing and Gaming

Bio: Mr. Thompson is a Senior Vice President for 1/ST Properties, a subsidiary of The Stronach Group(TSG). He is responsible for the redevelopment of land surrounding TSG's portfolio of Horse Race Tracks in Maryland. Mr. Thompson's current projects include the development of a TOD in Laurel Maryland which is adjacent to a commuter rail station and will feature 1,000 residential units and 777,000 square feet of commercial/retail uses. This project is next to TSG's Laurel Park race track. Prior to his current role, he served as Vice President of Business Development for the Howard County Economic Development Authority and Director of Downtown Redevelopment for Howard County, Maryland. He was also the Director of the Howard County Revenue Authority. Mr. Thompson brought a broad base of experience to his public sector roles having worked for more than 25 years with some of the nation's top developers and homebuilders. Mr. Thompson has held senior positions at General Growth Properties, The Rouse Company, and Ryl