Mark Banfield

Background

About Mark Banfield

Retired. Unabashedly pro democracy, and anti-fascist. I find people who espouse the philosophy "The clothes make the man" frequently count on the clothes. Experienced in state and federal investigations. Performed tasks as a United States Probation Officer at the U.S. District Court in Washington D.C, as a state parole agent for Pennsylvania, as an adjudicator, and claims examiner for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Positions show a demonstrated history of working in the federal environment for the Executive and Judicial branches, as well as at the state Executive branch level. Skilled in high profile criminal investigations and financial investigations, as well as decision making under high pressure field based situations, in addition to intensive investigatory field work. Statewide defensive tactics instructor, federal firearms instructor, and 5th degree black belt master instructor in Tae Kwon Do. Interested in investments and financial management tools and strategies across multiple platforms and disciplines. Focused on start-up investing through crowd funding site StartEngine, and Republic, guided by growth and preservation of primary retirement focused capital while targeting increased net worth with speculative funds. Extensive, long term experience in public high school and private travel/club related sporting environments. Soccer, coaching, athletics, and public speaking are demonstrated strengths. Strong educational professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and Master's credits from Florida State University.