J. Mark Goode
Following careful analysis of investment trends, Mark Goode identified emerging opportunities in the secondary market for life insurance during the summer of 2002. Recognizing the inefficiencies and robust growth potential of this valuable young market, Mr. Goode organized and founded The Peninsula Group, LLC in early 2003. His original vision for Peninsula was an integrated holding company entirely focused on the senior life insurance and life premium finance markets. Today Peninsula controls and manages four distinct business subsidiaries which operate as a licensed life settlement provider, a life insurance premium finance originator, a life settlement investment fund manager, a life insurance policy, and loan collateral portfolio servicer.
In addition to serving as Peninsula’s CEO and Co-Managing Member, Mr. Goode has served as the Chairman of the Life Insurance Settlement Association Political Action Committee (LISAPAC) since 2008. In 2009 Mr. Goode was named by the Life Settlement Review among the “10 Most Influential Industry Leaders.” Mr. Goode is a former member and Vice-President of the Life Insurance Settlement Association (LISA) Board of Directors and continues to serve LISA as an active member of its External Affairs Committee.
Prior to his involvement in the secondary market for life insurance, Mr. Goode was integrally involved in a number of substantial commercial real estate transactions. As a real estate investment banker, he structured and placed significant European equity for the purchase of landmark commercial office buildings in Washington, DC.
In addition to his financial and entrepreneurial experience, Mr. Goode is a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps, where he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Legislative Affairs with a focus on Monetary and Fiscal Policy from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development from the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Goode is also a Graduate of Leadership Washington.