Mark Angelini

Biography: Mark Angelini is the President of Mercy Housing Lakefront (MHL), one of the largest and most innovative community development organizations in the Midwest. Mercy Housing Lakefront owns, operates, and provides services to over 8,000 residents in more than 5,600 affordable homes at its 52 properties located throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. While MHL is well-known for its industry-leading real estate strategies, it provides numerous services that go beyond affordable housing. By offering programming centered on health and wellness, education, and financial stability, the organization is able to help its residents live stable and impactful lives. Mark grew up in the Little Italy neighborhood on Chicago’s west side, and has invested over 30 years in economic, community, and real estate development and revitalization of Chicago’s communities. He began his career as Executive Assistant for Economic Development to U.S. Senator Paul Simon, before moving to The Shaw Company where he contributed to a neighborhood revitalization effort when Sears, Roebuck & Co. moved their headquarters out of Homan Square. Today, nearly 25 years later, Mercy Housing Lakefront has renovated the old Sears & Roebuck building, renamed the Lofts on Arthington, to provide affordable homes for 181 Chicago families. Mark holds a B.S. in Engineering, Cum Laude, from the University of Notre Dame and a M.S. in Engineering from Northwestern University. He is a member of the Economic Club of Chicago as well as a member of Lambda Alpha (the Land Economics honor society) and Tau Beta Pi (the Engineering Honor Society).