ACG St. Louis STL Emerging 20 - Session 2: Business Diligence & Deal Structure (By Invitation Only)

Mark Leeker, President, joined Harbour Group in 1998 in the then newly created post of director of corporate development. He also previously filled several roles at the company, including posts involving business development and acquisitions. Prior to Harbour Group, he was in London as a senior manager in the Transaction Services Group at what's now PricewaterhouseCoopers, and before that, Leeker headed the accounting firm's M&A group in St. Louis. He holds bachelor's degrees in accounting and finance from the University of Tulsa.

Harbour Group, which is owned by the Fox family, is a holding company that buys manufacturing, distribution and specialty services companies. It reported 2019 revenue of $1.3 billion, making it one of the St. Louis region's largest privately held companies. Harbour Group has acquired 216 companies in 47 industries since its founding in 1976.