CPA with over 20 years of experience in accounting and advisory. Over 17 years of business development experience in the professional services space. Sales Executive with solid understanding of how to work internally and externally within professional services firms. Extensively networked within the Chicago business community. Graduate of the U.S. Army ROTC program at Fort Knox, 1991 University of Illinois, B.S. Accounting, High Honors, 1993 The Cove School, Board of Trustees, 2014-present Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce middle-market committee member

Director @ From 2014 to Present (1 year) Greater Chicago AreaPartner @ I led all aspects of client relationships at FGMK. My responsibilities included oversight of sales and marketing, strategic relationships and firm branding. From November 2013 to June 2014 (8 months) Sales Executive @ I worked with CFO's and other C-Suite Executives helping them navigate today's challenging business environment. As a sales executive and former consultant, I utilized my skill set to assist company executives with strategy, financial advisory and a variety of services provided by Deloitte. In my varied roles I often acted as a conduit between Deloitte's Leadership Team and its clients, in order to capture opportunities and address business challenges. From April 2005 to November 2013 (8 years 8 months) Greater Chicago AreaBusiness Development Manager @ I was responsible for selling all aspects of KPMG's services, from M&A, Internal Audit, to Tax, etc. I called on VP's of Tax, CFO's, Controllers, VP's Internal Audit, and others. My main focus was to sell and to coordinate internal planning sessions. While at KPMG I developed great rapport with the Partners and worked well within the partnership. I helped KPMG put professional partnerships in place with some of the leading companies in the greater Chicago area. From October 2002 to December 2004 (2 years 3 months) National Accounts Manager @ Successfully started up the Chicago region sales efforts after a 2 year firm absence. Sole point of client contact in the sale, delivery and execution of state and local tax consulting services. Managed a new region support team including inside sales and marketing resources. Developed new business within companies that were previously not clients. Successfully negotiated perpetual, flat fee and contingent agreements with clients during competitive bid situations. From 1998 to 2002 (4 years) Senior Tax Consultant @ Planned, scheduled and managed R&D tax studies for clients throughout the country. Managed a nationwide staff of between 2-7 consultants on multiple engagements. Traveled extensively assisting in engagements, as well as working with leadership on business development efforts. From 1996 to 1998 (2 years) Tax Consultant @ Prepared and filed Not-for-Profit, Corporate and Individual tax returns. Assisted senior managers in research and preparation for IRS audit defense work. Worked through bankruptcy and reorganization plans with clients. Also worked as and intern in 1992 in the Audit practice. From 1993 to 1995 (2 years)

B.S., Accounting, High Honors @ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business From 1989 to 1993 Mark G. Shambo is skilled in: Mergers, Accounting, Start-ups, New Business Development, Financial Reporting, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Tax, Internal Audit, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Management, Leadership