Early Life
Mark L. Attanasio was born in The Bronx, New York City, on September 29, 1957. He graduated from Brown University with a BA in 1979 and received his JD from Columbia Law School in 1982.
Rise to Success
Attanasio co-founded Crescent Capital Group in 1991, a firm that has grown to manage over $43 billion in assets. In 2004, he led an investment group to purchase the Milwaukee Brewers, a deal approved by MLB in 2005. He is also an investor in the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League and majority owner of the Norwich City Football Club in the English Championship League.
Key Business Strategies
Attanasio's success is attributed to his four guiding principles for the Milwaukee Brewers: fielding a competitive team, delivering a great fan experience, community leadership, and creating a positive work environment. His strategy involves investing in analytics, player development, and maintaining strong management teams.
Philanthropy
Attanasio actively supports the community through the Brewers Community Foundation, which has generated over $60 million over the past decade to support local non-profits. He also serves on the boards of several organizations, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Harvard-Westlake School.