Mark Bates
Chief Investment Officer
Security Properties

Mark Bates is the Chief Investment Officer at Security Properties, joining in 2023 with extensive experience in institutional multifamily investments and transactions across the West Coast. He is a member of the Investment Committee. Before joining SP, Mr. Bates served as Senior Vice President of Investments with Bell Partners where he led Western US transactions. Prior to Bell Partners, he held numerous positions with Holland Partner Group, most recently Executive Managing Director of Investment Management. At Holland, he was chair of the company’s Investment Committee and was instrumental in developing equity partner relationships.

Mr. Bates graduated with honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics and Law & Society. Mr. Bates is a CFA Charterholder.