Mark Blanchat joins the JIAN Group with over 20 years experience in the construction, real estate, banking and building products industry. Prior to the JIAN Group, Mark Blanchat held the position of Executive Vice President of Strategy and Development for Atrium Companies, Inc., the largest aluminum and vinyl window manufacturer in the United States . In this role, Mr. Blanchat was responsible for the company's information systems, risk management, corporate development and strategic planning. During his tenure, Atrium's sales increased over twenty percent, through two key acquisitions and a strategic divestiture, technology expenses decreased by fifteen percent while processing efficiency rose by over forty percent, all while the company strategically realigned two core operations in a key state into a single streamlined business unit. Prior to Atrium, he was Vice President of Corporate Development for JELD-WEN, Inc., the country's largest manufacturer of residential windows and doors. In this role, Mr. Blanchat successfully completed over 50 acquisitions and divestitures, in over 10 different countries around the world. During his tenure at JELD-WEN, the company achieved its goal of becoming the clear global leader in the manufacture and distribution of windows and doors, in part through Mr. Blanchat's M&A related efforts. The company also strategically realigned its real estate holdings through his teams' efforts in liquidating the company's extensive non-core real estate holdings. His unique experience in developing M&A strategies and managing all phases of complex transactions, rounds out The JIAN Group's unparalleled industry knowledge. Mr. Blanchat holds a B.A. degree in Economics from the University of Colorado.