Mark Kowal, PMP, LEED AP, is an accomplished real estate and construction leader with over $400 million in successfully managed capital projects across corporate, institutional, and commercial sectors. As Founder of Collaborative Project Management, LLC, he develops data-integrated methodologies that enhance collaboration, transparency, and real-time decision-making for complex, multi-site portfolios. He previously served as Director of Planning and Development for Mission Veterinary Partners and Senior Project Manager at CBRE, leading national initiatives that optimized design standards, reduced costs, and improved operational efficiency. In addition to his industry leadership, Kowal teaches Human Comfort at Lawrence Technological University, bridging professional practice with design education. He holds a B.S. in Interior Architecture from LTU and certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).