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Mark Berset
Director/Board Member at
BAYFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.
Net worth: 27 M $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Mark S.
Berset is the founder of Purpose Employer Solutions LLC, founded in 2010, serving as Director since its founding.
Mr. Berset was the founder of Alpha Insurance Management, founded in 1993, and served as Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Berset is also the founder of Association Insurance Specialists,Satellite Agency Network of Tampa Bay, Inc...
Mr. Berset is Chief Executive Officer at Comegys Insurance Agency, Inc. since 1987.
Mr. Berset is Chief Executive Officer at Strategic Agency Network of Florida since 1997.
Mr. Berset is Independent Director at BayFirst Financial Corp.
since 2014.
Mr. Berset is Director at Northstar Financial Group, Inc. Former positions include Director at UTEK Corp.
from 2009 to 2010, Director at NorthStar Bank (Tampa, Florida), Director at Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, Director at American Coastal Insurance Corp., Director at Bayfront Medical Center, Inc., Director at United Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Independent Director at Innovaro, Inc. from 2009 to 2015, and Director at Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. from 2019 to 2025.
Education includes an MBA from Georgia State University and undergraduate studies at St. Ambrose University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-09 | 761,478 ( 2.56% ) | 26 M $ | 2026-08-30 | |
| 2026-08-02 | 286,322 ( 1.06% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-08-30 |
Mark Berset active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BAYFIRST FINANCIAL CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
Satellite Agency Network of Tampa Bay, Inc.
 Satellite Agency Network of Tampa Bay, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Satellite Agency Network of Tampa Bay, Inc. is a master agency that supports independent insurance agencies by providing real-time assistance, training, and ongoing support. The private company is based in St. Petersburg, FL. The network offers members access to over 50 insurance carriers, competitive commissions, profit-sharing opportunities, and exclusive programs, enabling them to compete in personal and commercial insurance markets. It provides resources such as a training and learning center, preferred vendor discounts, sales management tools, VOIP systems, agency management software, AI-driven insurance rating systems, and financial services including payroll, HR, tax processing, and agency financing. The marketing team supports member agencies with tools for cross-selling, customer retention, and digital marketing, including websites, mobile apps, and social media campaigns. Mark S. Berset has been the CEOs since incorporation. The company was founded by Mark S. Berset. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Purpose Employer Solutions LLC | Founder | 2009-12-31 |
Strategic Agency Network of Florida | Chief Executive Officer | 1996-12-31 |
Comegys Insurance Agency, Inc.
 Comegys Insurance Agency, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance brokerage services | Chief Executive Officer | 1986-12-31 |
Northstar Financial Group, Inc.
 Northstar Financial Group, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides state banking services | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Mark Berset
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| HERITAGE INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2025-09-22 |
| INNOVARO, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
UTEK Corp.
 UTEK Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Acquires rights to license various high tech applications | Director/Board Member | 2010-03-15 |
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Training of Mark Berset
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Connections
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1st degree connections
18
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 18 |
|---|---|
UTEK Corp.
UTEK Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Acquires rights to license various high tech applications | Commercial Services |
Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.
 Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Operates as a property and casualty insurance holding company | Finance |
NorthStar Bank (Tampa, Florida)
 NorthStar Bank (Tampa, Florida) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Finance |
Georgia State University
 Georgia State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
St. Ambrose University
 St. Ambrose University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg
 Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates hospitals | Health Services |
Comegys Insurance Agency, Inc.
Comegys Insurance Agency, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance brokerage services | Finance |
American Coastal Insurance Corp.
 American Coastal Insurance Corp. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Operates as a property and casualty insurance holding company | Finance |
Bayfront Medical Center, Inc.
 Bayfront Medical Center, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Own and operates hospital | Health Services |
United Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
 United Property & Casualty Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides property and home owners insurance services | Finance |
Northstar Financial Group, Inc.
Northstar Financial Group, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides state banking services | Finance |
Innovaro, Inc.
 Innovaro, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic consulting services | Commercial Services |
BayFirst Financial Corp.
 BayFirst Financial Corp. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company with interest in providing commercial banking services | Finance |
Strategic Agency Network of Florida | |
Purpose Employer Solutions LLC | |
Satellite Agency Network of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Satellite Agency Network of Tampa Bay, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Satellite Agency Network of Tampa Bay, Inc. is a master agency that supports independent insurance agencies by providing real-time assistance, training, and ongoing support. The private company is based in St. Petersburg, FL. The network offers members access to over 50 insurance carriers, competitive commissions, profit-sharing opportunities, and exclusive programs, enabling them to compete in personal and commercial insurance markets. It provides resources such as a training and learning center, preferred vendor discounts, sales management tools, VOIP systems, agency management software, AI-driven insurance rating systems, and financial services including payroll, HR, tax processing, and agency financing. The marketing team supports member agencies with tools for cross-selling, customer retention, and digital marketing, including websites, mobile apps, and social media campaigns. Mark S. Berset has been the CEOs since incorporation. The company was founded by Mark S. Berset. | Communications |
Association Insurance Specialists | |
Alpha Insurance Management |
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