Marc Alacqua
Founding Partner of Signafire
Marc is a founding partner of Signafire and a decorated combat veteran of the U.S. Army Special Operations Forces. For his service during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was cited for “exceptionally conspicuous gallantry” and awarded two Bronze Star Medals and the Army Commendation Medal for Valor. Marc, a 20-year veteran and Lieutenant Colonel, has extensive command experience in both combat and peace time, having commanded airborne and light infantry as well as special operations units. Before volunteering to return to active duty for service in Iraq, Marc was a narcotics prosecutor in the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office. He handled major narcotics-related cases including homicides, and managed long term gang and organized crime controlled narcotics investigations, working in conjunction with the NYPD and federal agencies. Marc earned a BA in History and Political Science from Fordham University, and a JD from Hofstra University School of Law.