ABOUT US
Our Story
Aero-mark, LLC was founded by Mark Lee in 1986. Mr. Lee’s primary goal was to build a firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of companies in Aerospace and Defense. Throughout his career he had vested interest in other sectors that have provided profitable returns and has since then expanded the company’s investment focuses.
Our passion for investing in small and unique businesses originates from our team’s background in entrepreneurship, finance, management, and a strong network. Coupled with our core competencies - process improvement, accounting, marketing, and drive, Aero-mark is equipped to bring long term returns.
Aero-mark has primarily invested on its own however, it has also partnered with management and other capital providers who have achieved significant economic returns. Aero-mark has been primarily driven as the investment vehicle of Mark Lee. It is seeking to institutionalize its record and standing in the industry by expanding its management and ownership team to provide for continued success in succeeding generations.
Meet the Team
Meet the Team Propelling Aerospace & Defense Investments Forward.
MARK LEE
CHAIRMAN
Mark Lee is the Chairman of Aero-mark, a private investment firm with over 35 years of experience in acquiring, growing, and improving companies, primarily in the aerospace and defense industry. Under his leadership, Aero-mark has completed more than 15 acquisitions and exits, enhancing its investments through strategic direction, capital, and industry expertise. Mark has served as the president of a publicly traded company and led an international joint venture. He was twice elected to the Board of Governors for the Aerospace Industries Association and has been a long-time member of the University of California, Los Angeles Chancellor’s Cabinet. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, a Master of Business Administration degree from Stanford University, and is a Certified Public Accountant. A veteran of the United States Navy, he served as a lieutenant from 1969 to 1972.
PAULINA TODD
PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Paulina Todd is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Aero-mark, where she oversees strategy, operations, and financial performance across the company’s portfolio. Since joining Aero-mark in 2016, she has played a key role in acquisitions, spin-offs, and the sale of its largest platform. Previously, she served as Vice President of Commercial at Certified Aviation Services, where she led business initiatives, secured partnerships with Boeing and Airbus, and contributed to a 30 percent increase in company revenue. She also worked at Fairhope Aerospace, implementing process improvements based on Lean Sigma principles that increased net profit by 15 percentage points and improved on-time performance by seven percent. Paulina holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Boise State University, where she was a Division I student-athlete. She earned a Master of Business Administration degree in Aerospace and Defense from the University of Tennessee and is Lean Sigma certified. She was recognized as a 2021 Aircraft Maintenance Technology 40 Under 40 honoree and serves as President of Women in Defense for the Greater Los Angeles Chapter, as well as a standing member of the Aerospace and Defense Advisory Board at the University of Tennessee.
OUR MISSION, VISSION, AND CORE VALUES
MISSION
To build admired and increasingly valuable organizations through people and values that drive positive outcomes.
VISION
Finding unique activities and creating positive outcomes in a productive and engaging environment that drives accountability and lasting value.
CORE VALUES
The Aero-mark team bases its work ethic on unity, respect, quality, and accountability. We are one company, one team, succeeding together. Diversity equity and inclusiveness are core values at Aero-Mark, LLC. We believe it is critical to respect, appreciate differences and diverse opinions for the workplace to prosper.
News & Events
September 2024
Fairhope, an Aero-mark company, sponsored the United We Care Golf tournament.