M Squared Impact LLC

About

Mark Knowles is a seasoned leader and educator with over twenty years' experience in developing mission-driven organizations. He draws on both classic and modern leadership models to foster inclusion, inspire vision, and lead change. Mark is recognized for his clear strategy and calm presence, using emotional intelligence and adaptive leadership to guide teams through uncertainty.

Throughout his career, Mark has built a strong record of impact across nonprofit, faith-based, and corporate environments. He excels at translating vision into actionable strategy, aligning people, purpose, and performance to achieve sustainable results.

Mark’s leadership is marked by thoughtful communication, strong organizational insight, and a results-oriented mindset that drives continuous improvement. Mark has facilitated strategic retreats, led visioning and alignment efforts, and introduced frameworks that strengthen governance, deepen engagement, and position organizations for long-term growth. Central to his approach is a belief that organizational success and individual development are inseparable.

Since 2010, Mark has served as the full-time minister of Central Church of Christ in Altamonte Springs, Florida, providing executive-level leadership to a thriving congregation. In this role, he oversees staff, shapes strategic priorities, strengthens organizational systems, and leads initiatives that expand community impact and foster meaningful growth. Previously, Mark built his expertise in people development through corporate leadership roles at CVS Pharmacy, where he led large-scale training initiatives, developed emerging leaders, and delivered measurable improvements in performance and retention.

Mark is a devoted coach, trainer, and mentor who is passionate about leadership development at every level. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies from Heritage Christian University and has been teaching and guiding leaders since 2005.

Mark values lifelong learning, ethical leadership, and service, gaining recognition for bringing people together around common goals and making a lasting impact through the leaders he mentors and the organizations he helps to grow.

Outside of his career, Mark enjoys traveling, participating in mission work in developing countries, and spending quality time with his family.