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Marcel

Marcel Stark is a seasoned entrepreneur and business strategist with a career spanning over three decades. His entrepreneurial journey began in the early 1990s, where between 1991 and 1994, he formed and successfully sold several companies in the United States, including Benetti Inc., Stark Enterprises, and Dylan Crews Corp. His early ventures laid the foundation for his expertise in corporate development and mergers, which would define much of his career.

In 1994, Stark expanded his focus to international business, with a particular emphasis on Mexico and Central America. Recognizing the potential of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), he formed Stark Investments and Valiant Investments, both International Business Corporation (IBC) corporations aimed at facilitating trade between the U.S. and Latin American countries. Over the next decade, Stark played a pivotal role in the formation and sale of several overseas businesses, including Starfibers SA de CV, Denistar SA de CV, Paystar Logistics, Action Glove US, Action Glove SA de CV, Starmarc, and Strycker International SA. His keen understanding of international markets and business strategy helped position these companies for success in the global economy.

Between 2005 and 2008, Stark collaborated with Lewis Barnhardt to form Lewcel Fibers and Bark Industries, both located in Kinston, North Carolina. Their focus was on cotton re-engineering for the pharmaceutical industry, a venture that proved to be highly successful before being sold to Barnhardt Manufacturing in 2008.

Stark’s interest in real estate development grew during this time, and in 2006, he founded Starsing Real Estate, focusing on land development in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina. His strategic acquisitions and developments in the region highlighted his ability to identify profitable investment opportunities.

In 2008, Stark’s Mexican operations underwent a significant transformation when Denistar SA merged with Microfibres Global, creating Microfibres SA. Stark would later restructure the company in 2016, taking 100% ownership and forming Microfibres Technologies. Under his leadership, Microfibres Technologies was highly successful and sold to J. Rettenmaier & Söhne GmbH + Co. in 2022.

In addition to his international business endeavors, Stark made a significant real estate acquisition in 2008 by purchasing the No. 2 Dilworth Fire Station in South End Charlotte through Cram Holdings Group. Although the building was not developed right away due to the U.S. recession from 2008 to 2010, Stark showcased resilience and foresight during this period. In 2010, he initiated the establishment of Re Salon and Medspa and acquired Ava Industries to create VSF Corporation in Rock Hill, S.C. In 2021, he further expanded his footprint in the beauty industry by purchasing the adjacent building to Re Salon and Medspa, ultimately launching Re Medspa.

Throughout his career, Stark has been committed to corporate restructuring and maximizing business value by identifying and filling market voids. His expertise in areas such as compliance, organizational structure, and strategic business guidance has been invaluable to numerous boards and shareholders.

In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Stark has served in leadership roles on several boards. Notably, he was the President of the Rock Hill Industrial Park Owners Association Board and held positions on the Stark Real Properties Board, the Microfibers Executive Board, and the Mountain Haus HOA Board. His leadership and strategic insights have left a lasting impact on the companies and communities he has served. Marcel Stark’s career is a testament to his ability to adapt to changing markets, identify profitable opportunities, and execute business strategies that maximize value and long-term success.

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