Mitchell R. Cohen is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CrossMark Funding, LLC, a Radnor, PA based investment banking firm that assists entrepreneurs and growth and mature companies in expansion capital equity funding and financing, sell side transactions and acquisition targeting and funding. CrossMark represents companies in the forefront of their industries, including the military, entertainment, information technology, healthcare, real estate, retail and sectors.

The CrossMark executive team includes attorneys, accomplished entrepreneurs, analysts and researchers and marketing and public relations specialists. Mitch brings to CrossMark his years of experience as a real estate and renewable energy developer and as a partner in a national oral pharmaceutical company.

In addition to his role as CEO of CrossMark, Mitch is also of counsel in the law firm of Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen, a Mt. Laurel, New Jersey based corporate, real estate, renewable energy and litigation firm. Prior to his of counsel position with Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen, Mitch was of counsel at Silverang, Rosenzweig & Haltzman and of counsel and partner, respectfully, in the law firms of Obermayer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel and Flaster Greenberg, PC, respectively. partner in the national law firms of Pepper Hamilton LLP and the regional firm of Flaster Greenberg, PC. Mitch has had extensive experience in representing clients dealing with all aspect of the federal government, including the DoD, DLA, the SBA, the USDA and other agencies.

Mitch has received numerous awards and honors during his distinguished career as an attorney and entrepreneur and has dedicated significant time to community activities. Mr. Cohen is an executive committee member and a past president of the Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy (formerly Akiba Hebrew Academy) in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; a board member and past president of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Southern New Jersey; a past chair of the Commercial Law Committee of the Camden County Bar Association; a past member of the board of directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey; a past member of the National Board of Directors of the American Technion Society-Israel Institute of Technology; and a past member of the board of directors of the New Jersey Remodelers Association.

Mr. Cohen has written articles relating to his profession, including Legislation Infuses Life Back Into NJ Solar Energy Industry, Legal Alert (August 3, 2012), Sustainable Energy and Our Economy: New Allies (October 11, 2010), and Show Me The Money: Where To Find Capital in The New Economy.

Mitch attended Drexel University, graduating with a BS in Business Administration, and then received his Juris Doctor degree from the Temple University (Beasley) School of Law, where he served as Editor in Chief of the Temple Law Quarterly. Mitch is a martial arts instructor and a marathoner and the proud father of three children and three grandchildren.

Gary B. Fritz, CrossMark’s new Managing Director-Mergers and Acquisitions and Chief Operating Officer, is a strong executive professional with 30 years of experience demonstrating superior ROI and value to consumer clients and overall strategic business partnerships. Gary is an experienced National Sales Manager with an extensive background working with large insurance carriers and broker dealer firms in the sales and distribution of insurance backed retirement products.

Gary brings to CrossMark a strong record of management of internal propriety and outside national sales teams generating on average well over $3 Billion in annual sales up to in excess of $5 Billion. He is an expert in entrepreneurial consultation and funding, as well as highly skilled in all levels of business sales and strategy from the C-Suite to the field sales force.

Gary is an avid golfer, participates in all sports related activities and is an active traveler. He is a graduate of Bucknell University and lives in Wayne, Pa with his wife and 2 boys.

Major General Douglas O’Dell, USMC (Ret) dedicated a career of over 40 year serving our country both in Active and Reserve service. In that time, he has lead Marines at every level from infantry platoon to Division. Much of his experience has focused on emergency response planning, training, and operations.

Simultaneous with his Reserve service, General O’Dell spent 27 years in the investment management and banking industry, culminating with his retirement as a partner of AIM Investments on September 10, 2001. During his 14 years at AIM, General O’Dell added more than $4 billion to the firm’s assets.

Immediately following 9/11, then Brigadier General O’Dell was directed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps to command the Marine Corp’s global anti-terrorism forces through the re-activation of 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (AT). In this role, he was responsible for the organization, training, and, when necessary, deployment of specialized forces to protect, among other activities, vital diplomatic and naval installations worldwide. He continued in this role for 3 years while based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Subsequently, Major General O’Dell assumed command of 4 th Marine Division based in New Orleans, Louisiana, responsible for the training and equipping of more than 20,000 Marines and Sailors at 106 sites from Maine to Hawaii. During this 32 month assignment, he deployed 9 battalions and numerous supporting units to combat in Iraq.

Also during this period, in September-October of 2005, General O’Dell was the Commander, US Marine Forces – JTF Katrina/Rita during Gulf Coast relief operations.

Following his retirement in January, 2008, President George W. Bush appointed General O’Dell Federal Coordinator, Gulf Coast Rebuilding and to membership on the Homeland Security Council. He left government service on January 20, 2009.

For the body of his military service, General O’Dell is the recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal and the Legion of Merit. Upon leaving government service, General O’Dell was also awarded the Secretary of Homeland Security’s Distinguished Service Medal.

In July, 2009 General O’Dell was appointed the Sole Trustee for a trio of businesses owned by Afghan-Americans in Afghanistan which had struggled to comply with government contracting regulations. In the ensuing six years, he was able to retire $11milion of corporate debt and return $36 million to the 3 shareholders and their families.

General O’Dell continues to consult on government relations and business development.

As a Director with Crossmark, General O’Dell spearheads the company’s efforts on investment banking opportunities for the military contracting industry and is responsible for CrossMark’s significant growth in that arena.

General O’Dell also directs CrossMark’s strong drive into the military industry funding and exit event arenas.

Kevin is a co-founding partner of Silverang Donohoe Rosenzweig & Haltzmann, LLC. The law firm provides sophisticated services for lenders, borrowers, developers and investors in various acquisition, leasing, construction, development, financing, restructuring and disposition transactions

Kevin brings his substantial financial expertise and a vast network of clients and contacts to CrossMark, including successful entrepreneurs that are in need of growth capital. Kevin also assists the company in its business development, financial analysis and strategic planning activities

John is a 20+ year veteran of telecommunications, wireless, and network security industries, where he’s held senior positions in product management, marketing, and operational management. His career includes operational, technical, strategic planning, and business development for startups and fortune 500 businesses along with his own companies. He has brought numerous hardware and software products to market and has service provider experience both in the U.S. and internationally. He consults with firms in data networking and security technology industries, both in the U.S. and globally.

Jeffrey J. Stroehmann is the owner of Stroehmann Earthworking Services and former Vice President of Operations for Moran Industries, Inc.  Prior to starting his own construction business, Stroehmann served as General Manager of George E. Logue, Inc. Construction.

Jeff Stroehmann is very active in his community and is a recognized leader on transportation issues in Pennsylvania.  He a member of The State Transportation Advisory Committee.  The membership of this important state-wide Committee includes the State Secretaries of Transportation, Community and Economic Development, Education, and Environmental Protection.  All of the other members are appointed by House and Senate Leadership and the Governor.  He also served on the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 3-0 Customer Advisory Board and was a member of the Lycoming County Multi-Modal Rail Freight Study Steering Committee.

Mr. Stroehmann is the past chair of the Woodward Township Board of Supervisors. In this role, he was responsible for the construction of the Woodward Township sewer collection system and formation of the Woodward Township Water and Sewer Authority. He was also instrumental in the development of many highway safety improvements to the Route 220 Corridor through Woodward and Piatt Townships.

While a candidate for United States Congress, Stroehmann presented a plan known as the “Reinvention of Pennsylvania” which highlighted investment into key strategic aspects of Pennsylvania’s economic resources.  Prior to the Marcellus Shale discovery, Mr. Stroehmann’s plan highlighted the energy resources of our Commonwealth as a solution to our reliance on foreign energy sources and also as a model for economic recovery for Pennsylvania.  The Stroehmann plan focused on Pennsylvania’s transportation resources as an economic development tool with concepts such as long haul rail to short haul trucking and emphasizes our proximity to the markets. Mr. Stroehmann recognizes that Pennsylvania has provided energy and proximity to the markets for the Industrial Revolution and two World Wars.  He understands why Pennsylvania is recognized as the “Keystone State”.  He presented his model of long haul rail to short haul trucking as a solution to our economic problems.   As a direct result of his efforts, Pennsylvania has awarded over four million dollars in grant money for rail infrastructure construction and improvements to Moran Industries.  Furthermore, through his presentation of these successful models; Pennsylvania has now made investments in railroad development a high priority.

Mr. Stroehmann supported and worked closely with former Transportation Secretary Brad Mallory’s administration and helped with the implementation of PENN DOT’s “Agility Program” in District 3.  Jeff Stroehmann looks forward to continuing to advance his innovative transportation solutions and helping The Commonwealth  obtain the goal of making Pennsylvania a leader among states and a competitor  among nations.

Stroehmann’s other past community involvement includes his service on the Woodward Township Water and Sewer Board of Directors, Lycoming County Association of Township Officials Executive Committee, Susquehanna Council Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors, and the Lycoming County Chapter of The American  Red Cross Board of Directors.   He is also a 2005 participant of Leadership Susquehanna Valley and received the Dale Carnegie “Highest Award for Achievement.”

Stroehmann resides in Woodward Township with his wife Kimberly and  daughter Nina.