Mark Lerner (b. 1953/1954) is the managing principal owner at Lerner Enterprises and principal owner of

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Early life

Lerner is the son of Annette and Ted Lerner. He graduated from the George Washington University School of Business with a BBA in 1975.

Career

In 2006, Lerner's father purchased the

from MLB for $450 million. In 2018, his father retired and he stepped into the managing principal owner position.

Personal life

He is married to Judy Lenkin.Washington Post: "After 17 Months, Baseball Introduces Nats' Owners" By Thomas Heath and David Nakamura
May 4, 2006 In January 2017, Lerner learned he had spindle cell sarcoma above his left knee. After wounds related to radiation did not heal properly, his left leg was amputated in April of the same year.

Awards and honors

* 2019 World Series Champion (as owner of the

)

References

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