Mark Danner is the President, CEO, and managing partner of Straub Distributing Co., a leading beverage distribution company serving Orange County and part of Riverside County, California. With 360 employees, Straub Distributing is nationally recognized for its innovation and success in sales, marketing, and operational processes. The company was one of the first wholesalers in the Anheuser-Busch system to implement an automated picking system. Mark has been at the helm for 24 years, bringing a wealth of experience and leadership to the company.
Born and raised in Middletown, Ohio, Mark attended Middletown High School before earning a BA in Anthropology, with a minor in Biology, from Brown University. He played basketball and rugby during his time at Brown, further developing the teamwork and leadership skills that would later define his career. He then went on to earn an MBA from Columbia University, specializing in Marketing.
Mark’s career spans 24 years with Anheuser-Busch Company Inc., where he held several senior leadership roles, including Vice President of Region Sales in Chicago, Vice President of National Retail Sales, and Vice President of Business Development. His final role with the company was as Vice President and General Manager of Continental Europe, where he oversaw sales, marketing, and distribution across over 50 countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
In addition to his professional achievements, Mark has been deeply involved in charity work and community service. He has served on numerous boards, including The Second Harvest Foodbank of Orange County, Sage Hill High School, and Pegasus School in Huntington Beach. His dedication to community service reflects his core belief in giving back and supporting the communities in which he lives and works.
Mark joined the Orange County Youth Sports Foundation (OCYSF) Board in 2024, motivated by his belief in the transformative power of sports. He feels strongly that every child can benefit from participating in sports and is passionate about removing barriers that prevent many kids in Orange County from accessing these opportunities.
Mark and his wife, Ann, live in Newport Beach, California. They have three children: Tierney, who works for Anheuser-Busch and is enrolled in a Wharton executive MBA program; T.J., a graduate of Boston College who also works for Anheuser-Busch; and Maggie, who left Goldman Sachs to pursue an MBA at Columbia University. Mark remains actively involved in youth sports, having coached basketball, football, lacrosse, and track.
