Mark L. Yates

Associate Vice President, Accounting

Mark Yates joined Safer Foundation in 2007.

Mark L. Yates

Mark Yates has more than 18 years in the accounting industry. He has served as an accounting instructor in both private and public venues for more than 5 years and as Accounting Manager for over 9 years. Mr. Yates has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Roosevelt University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from DePaul University. He is an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Mr. Yates has received awards for community service from the Boy Scouts of American and for software design from the FBI. 

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