Marc howland

Executive Director

CO-FOUNDER & CHEIF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BREADLESS

Marc Howland is the Co-Founder and CEO of Breadless, a Detroit-founded fast-casual restaurant offering chef-curated sandwiches wrapped in nutrient-rich leafy greens, along with a variety of salads and rice bowls that empower a health-conscious lifestyle. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, Marc combines his business acumen gained from his background in investment banking and private equity at firms like Goldman Sachs and The Carlyle Group with his passion for providing healthy alternatives. He holds a BA magna cum laude in Business Economics from Brown University, where he was a 2-sport (football and track) and All-Ivy League athlete, and an MBA with honors from Harvard Business School. Beyond his professional pursuits, Marc is actively involved in philanthropic endeavors. He formerly served as Co-Chair of the Junior Board of Children of Promise, NYC, working to empower children of incarcerated parents, and has been an active fellow, speaker, and mentor for SEO (Seizing Every Opportunity), a nonprofit organization supporting talented individuals from underserved communities. Marc resides in Detroit with his wife and Breadless Co-Founder, LC, as they continue to make a positive impact on their local community. Marc and LC recently welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Micah.