Leadership Profiles
Combining military precision with decades of real estate strategy, our leadership ensures every M2 project is expertly managed.
President & Co-founder
COL (Ret.) Mark Schonberg
(President & Co-founder)
With 34 years of distinguished U.S. Army service, Mark R. Schonberg is a visionary technology leader and cybersecurity expert with global experience overseeing mission-critical IT operations. As Co-Founder of M2K LLC, he advises on large-scale data center development, green energy infrastructure, blockchain solutions, and cyber defense. Mark has built a legacy of leading teams through complexity and ambiguity—driving strategic innovation across government and commercial sectors.
Core Specialties
Digital Infrastructure • Data Center Strategy • Cybersecurity Leadership • Virtual Reality Integration • Blockchain Solutions • Program Management • Defense & Intelligence Systems
Career Highlights
Founder & Principal – M3K Innovations, LLC
Leading consulting in cyber defense, green energy systems, and secure digital infrastructure.
Chief of Cyber Ops – U.S. Africa Command
Managed IT services for 10,000+ users across Africa and Europe; oversaw $50M in contracts.
U.S. Chairman – Korea C4I Joint Working Group
Directed $880M SMART City relocation plan for 48,000 U.S. personnel and infrastructure.
CIO – U.S. Army Cyber Command
Oversaw 16,000-person command’s IT strategy, operations, and future planning.
Education & Credentials
M.S. – Information Management Systems, Webster University
M.A. – Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College
B.A. – Political Science, Iowa State University (Distinguished Military Graduate)
Security Clearance: Current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) Clearance · ITIL Certified · Advanced Military Training (Signal Officer, QA/QC)
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“The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are building. Boldly, brick by brick.”
― John Schaar
Chairman, Real Estate Developer and Data Center Visionary
Mark Vogel
(Chairman and Co-founder)
Mr. Vogel is the Founder and President of Mark Vogel Acquisitions, a Maryland-based real estate firm with a legacy spanning over four decades. His portfolio includes transformative commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments that revitalize communities across the Mid-Atlantic. With a growing emphasis on digital infrastructure, Mark is currently spearheading data center developments across the U.S., applying his deep understanding of land use, community integration, and long-term economic planning.
Focus Areas
Real Estate Development • Land Entitlement • Data Center Infrastructure • Mixed-Use Projects • Community Revitalization • Strategic Planning
Development Expertise
Commercial & Mixed-Use Real Estate
Data Center & Renewable Energy Projects
Land Entitlement & County Approval
Strategic Site Planning
Community Integration & Impact
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
— Peter Drucker
2025
Mark Vogel Acquisitions Current Projects
Fernley, NV – 3,600-acre data center + renewable energy zone
Spotsylvania, VA – 230-acre data center site
Ohio, Georgia, Texas, Virginia – Multi-site data center expansion
Chestertown, MD – Residential + mixed-use
Brandywine, MD – Commercial retail & resource development
Waldorf, MD – 20,000 sq ft Tech Park
Morgan Blvd, MD – Mixed-use at Metro transit hub
Completed Developments
Bowie Town Center – 375-acre flagship community
Fishing Creek Farm – 200-acre Annapolis waterfront luxury homes
Tollhouse Center – Retail hub in Leesburg, VA
Mount Wolf Station – Retail development anchored by Wawa
Community Impact
Mark led the "Give a Dam" clean water initiative in Burkina Faso with Africare and served as a Peace Corp Volunteer in Liberia.
He launched the original Midnight Basketball League, now a national program.
Mark also supports several programs, such as End Hunger, that provide food for local communities.
Jessica B. Angelini
(Finance & Logistics Director)
Jessica B. Angelini brings over two decades of experience in commercial banking, real estate finance, and construction development to the M2 team. As Finance and Logistics Administrator at Mark Vogel Companies, she supports multiple real estate development projects from acquisition through entitlements—ensuring seamless coordination, documentation, and compliance across phases.
With a background in credit analysis, legal billing, and property management, Jessica is uniquely positioned to oversee the financial backbone of complex development efforts. Her expertise spans high-volume documentation, vendor negotiations, regulatory approvals, full-cycle bookkeeping, and project accounting. Jessica excels in fast-paced environments, consistently streamlining workflows and aligning internal teams with external agencies.
Director of Finance
and Logistics
Focus Areas
Real Estate Development Support
Full-Cycle Bookkeeping
Project Coordination & Scheduling
Regulatory Approvals & Permits
Lease & Contract Administration
Construction & Development Accounting
Financial Risk Assessment & Compliance
Development Expertise
Due Diligence & Entitlement Management
Vendor Coordination & Budget Tracking
Legal Billing & Office Administration
Tenant Relations & Property Oversight
Commercial Loan Underwriting
Market & Risk Analysis
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Arts in Management
Goucher CollegeBachelor of Arts in Economics
Goucher CollegeGraduated Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa – Maryland Chapter
“Precision, integrity, and teamwork—those are the tools I bring to every project”
Orlen Johnson
(Partner)
Mr. Orlan Johnson is the managing principal of TJC Consulting Group LLC (TJC) which offers custom-tailored services to organizations and individuals navigating the challenging realm of business and corporate governance. He advises on corporate board development, international development of strategic relationships, power/energy project strategic planning, international/domestic business development, and public private partnerships.
Mr. Johnson practiced law for over twenty-five years as a Power and Energy attorney and served in numerous positions in both the public and private sectors. Mr. Johnson is a former Senior Partner and member of Saul Ewing’s Business and Finance Department, where he was co- chair of the Securities Transactions and Regulations Practice Group and Chairman of the firm’s Diversity Committee. Prior to working at Saul Ewing, Mr Johnson was Of counsel to the Milbank law firm, where he was co-head of the regulatory practice in the Washington DC office of this 900 attorney Wall Street-based international law firm. Mr. Johnson was also a Branch Chief, in the Office of Public Utility Regulation in the Division of Investment Management at the United States Securities & Exchange Commission.
In 2009 Mr. Johnson was appointed by President Obama and Confirmed by the United States Senate to be Chairman of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation, the lead organization responsible for the investigation and recovery process for account holders of failed brokerage firms such as Lehman, Madoff and MF Global.
Partner
Focus Areas
Strategic Operations & Organizational Leadership
Business Process Optimization
Cross-Functional Team Management
Client Relations & Partnership Development
Project Planning & Execution
Risk Assessment & Compliance Alignment
Development Expertise
Streamlining complex workflows to improve efficiency
Leading high-performance teams through operational challenges
Developing scalable systems that support long-term growth
Building strong stakeholder relationships across departments
Implementing structured solutions in fast-moving environments
Translating business needs into actionable strategies
Career Highlights
Presidential Appointment & Senate Confirmation:
Appointed by President Barack Obama and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Chairman of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), overseeing investor protection and major brokerage failures including Lehman Brothers, Madoff, and MF Global.Senior Leadership in International Law: Served as Partner at Saul Ewing LLP and Of Counsel at Milbank LLP, guiding complex corporate transactions, securities regulation, and federal/state oversight for Fortune-level clients.
Founder & Managing Member of TJC Consulting Group LLC: Provides strategic advisory services to governments, corporations, and nonprofit organizations on governance, international development, energy infrastructure, and public-private partnerships.
National Influence in Education & Public Service: Held long-standing leadership roles across the University System of Maryland, including Chairman and Member of the Board of Regents, and served as President of the Prince George’s Community College Foundation Board.
Academic Contributions: Ten-year tenure as an Adjunct Professor and Legal Research & Writing Instructorat Howard University School of Law, including teaching Securities Regulation and mentoring first-year law students.
Federal Regulatory Expertise: Nearly a decade as Attorney and Branch Chief at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, specializing in public utility regulation and investment management.
Global Humanitarian Engagement: Participated in mission-driven humanitarian work in Ghana, Brazil, Chad, Ethiopia, and Nigeria, strengthening international community outreach and development partnerships.
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Arts in Economics — Minor in French
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
Graduated with HonorsJuris Doctor (JD)
Howard University School of Law, Washington, DC2-Year Member, Howard Law Journal
Certificate of Superior French
Séminaire Adventiste du Salève – Collonges-sous-Salève, France
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
— Maya Angelou
Our Methodology
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Precisely aligned to solve the right challenges—ensuring each site directly meets strategic goals.
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Fully compliant and supported by stakeholders, communities, and regulatory standards—building consensus from the ground up.
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Realistically deliverable within established timelines, resources, and operational constraints—turning potential into reality.