GAINESVILLE, Fla – The Board of Directors of GRACE Marketplace is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Bonner as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026.

Before being instated as Chief Executive Officer, Bonner was appointed Interim CEO this past June. Leading up to this, his career at GRACE Marketplace began as an Operations Advocate more than four years ago before becoming Director of Facilities. 

Bonner’s work in each of the aforementioned roles at GRACE has given him a direct understanding of the organization’s daily operations, the needs of the guests, and the support that staff needs to be successful. 

“I started at GRACE as an Operations Advocate, so I’ve seen firsthand the difference our staff makes in people’s lives every day. It’s an honor to now lead this organization and support the people doing that work. Our mission is to end homelessness, and I’m committed to making sure that mission drives every decision we make,” Bonner said. 

Julianne Raymond Flinchum, Chair of the GRACE Marketplace Board of Directors, welcomed Bonner to the role, stating:  “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I'm thrilled to name Mark Bonner as GRACE Marketplace's CEO. Over more than four years with GRACE, Mark has shown a deep commitment to our mission of ending homelessness in our community, and during his time as Interim CEO he has led with steadiness, integrity, and heart. The support Mark has from his team says everything about the kind of leader he is. This was a clear decision for the board and I couldn't be more excited to have Mark carrying GRACE forward.”

GRACE Marketplace would like to extend an invitation to our media partners and community members to get to know Mark at a Leadership Meet & Greet at The Lynx Books on November 17th, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. For more information on this event, please contact Leesha English, Director of Advancement, at leesha@gracemarketplace.org. 

For more information, please contact:

Julianne Raymond Flinchum, Board Chair

GRACE Marketplace

(352) 376-1499

julianne@gracemarketplace.org

Click here to download Mark’s headshot.

Click here to download the Meet & Greet invite.

About GRACE Marketplace  

GRACE is a one-stop assistance center and low-barrier emergency shelter for people without housing in Gainesville and Alachua County, Florida. Since 2014, GRACE has been at the forefront of innovative housing solutions, community partnerships, and advocacy efforts that drive impactful change. The agency provides a wide range of services, including emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, housing-focused street outreach, free meals, and more to people without housing. 

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