Mark J. Nesselroad, Esq.

Education

MBA, West Virginia University, 2012
J.D., West Virginia University College of Law, 2008
B.A., Economics, Davidson College, 2005

Licenses

Attorney:  West Virginia (Active), South Carolina (Inactive)
Real Estate Broker:  WV, PA, MD, & FL (Active); OH (Inactive)

Professional Summary

Mark J. Nesselroad is an experienced real estate executive, entrepreneur, broker, and attorney with personal and professional roots in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. and Southwest Florida.  As COO and CLO of Glenmark Holding LLC, and Broker of Black Diamond Realty, Mark provides strategic leadership in advancing real estate development and economic growth across multiple industries and markets.  His dual background in law and business enables him to manage complex property transactions, while fostering community prosperity and long-term value.

Professional Experience

As COO and CLO, Mark leads operations, project development, financing, leasing, property management, construction, marketing, and legal strategy for Glenmark — a dynamic real estate development, acquisition, and management company headquartered in Morgantown, WV.  As a co-owner, he is integral to executing the firm’s strategic plans and shaping the company’s long-term direction.

Mark’s experience includes structuring, planning, financing, developing, leasing, acquiring, operating, and selling a wide variety of real estate and business deals.  Mark’s knowledge encompasses a multitude of property sectors (office, retail/restaurant, shopping & power centers, business & industrial parks, warehouse, flex, mixed-use, residential, student housing, healthcare/medical, hospitality/hotel, land, investment, public private partnerships (P3), etc.).  He is well-versed in sophisticated projects, financing structures, complex business formations/dispositions, entitlement and zoning matters, franchise agreements, & private placement securities offerings.

Nesselroad has directly accomplished:

♦ $260+ million in real estate financing;

♦ $165+ million in asset acquisitions & sales; &

♦ Hundreds of lease transactions.

Additionally, as a principal owner and the Broker, Mark oversees Black Diamond Realty’s operations and brokerage teams.  Since its founding in 2013, the firm has become a leading commercial real estate brokerage in the Mid-Atlantic region. From 2022 to 2024, it closed over 300 transactions totaling nearly $170 million in deal value.

Before joining Glenmark and founding Black Diamond Realty, Mark practiced law as an Associate in the business department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, focusing on commercial transactions, real estate law, and corporate structuring.

Mark’s wealth of professional business experience and real estate knowledge across multiple states, counties, communities, and sectors, provides Glenmark, Black Diamond Realty, and their clients the strategic advantage to achieve real estate goals and business success.

Accolades

Mark was recognized as a 2019 Young Gun by West Virginia Executive and a 2019 Generation Next: 40 Under 40 honoree by The State Journal.

Civic & Community Involvement

Mark is actively involved in civic and nonprofit leadership, including:

♦ WVU College of Business & Economics – Real Estate Advisory Council (2024 – Present)

♦ Visit Mountaineer Country Convention and Visitor’s Bureau – Board Member (2022 – Present) & Executive Committee (2023 – Present)

♦ Mylan Park Foundation, Inc. – Board Member (2020 – Present) & Finance Committee (2020 – Present)

♦ Morgantown High School Foundation, Inc. – Board Member (2008 – Present) & Treasurer (2010 – Present)

♦ City of Morgantown – 2033 & 2023 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committees

♦ Monongalia County Schools – Excess Levy Committee (2021), Superintendent Search Committee (2018)

♦ First United Bank & Trust – Advisory Group (2015 – 2020)

♦ Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce (dba Morgantown Area Partnership) – Board Member (2013 – 2019), Executive Committee (2016 – 2019), & Chairman (2018)

♦ Morgantown Area Economic Partnership – Board Member (2015 – 2019)

♦ Morgantown Board of Realtors – Board Member & Vice President (2016 – 17)

Personal Background

A native of Morgantown, WV, Mark currently resides in Naples, FL with his wife Lauren and their two children.  He is committed to improving the quality of life in the communities where he lives and works, through business and service.