Mark Reed
Managing Director
Jefferson Bridge Capital
Professional Bio
Mark Reed served as head of Charlotte Country Day School from 2009-2021. During his tenure, he led efforts to substantially increase the school’s endowment to its current high of $64 million. Enrollment also grew under his leadership, and a reenrollment rate of 97% was achieved. A capital campaign that yielded over $100 million afforded the construction of five new buildings plus three renovations.
Prior to his arrival at Country Day, Mark served as the assistant head at St. John’s in Houston, where he worked his way up from roles including teacher, coach, dean of students, and interim director of advancement.
A native of Montana, Mark received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston, his master’s in independent school leadership from Columbia University, and an honorary doctorate of education from Lees-McRae College. He was a world-class high jumper from 1986-1993 and competed on the international track and field circuit.
In addition to serving on and chairing the SAIS Board of Trustees, he has served on the boards of the Foundation for the Carolinas, the Good Fellows Club, the North Carolina Banking Commission, and Atrium Health. He is a field professor and advisory board member of the Klingenstein Center at Columbia University as well as the National Merit Scholarship Advisory Council.
DSA Presentation Video: https://vimeo.com/684784116/0fab302dee
Prior to his arrival at Country Day, Mark served as the assistant head at St. John’s in Houston, where he worked his way up from roles including teacher, coach, dean of students, and interim director of advancement.
A native of Montana, Mark received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston, his master’s in independent school leadership from Columbia University, and an honorary doctorate of education from Lees-McRae College. He was a world-class high jumper from 1986-1993 and competed on the international track and field circuit.
In addition to serving on and chairing the SAIS Board of Trustees, he has served on the boards of the Foundation for the Carolinas, the Good Fellows Club, the North Carolina Banking Commission, and Atrium Health. He is a field professor and advisory board member of the Klingenstein Center at Columbia University as well as the National Merit Scholarship Advisory Council.
DSA Presentation Video: https://vimeo.com/684784116/0fab302dee
School/Organization
Parent: Jefferson Bridge Capital
Awards
2021 SAIS Distinguished Service Award