Mark Boone

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Bio 

EDUCATION

Mark graduated from Sanderson High School in Raleigh, NC and earned a BS degree in Education and an MS degree in Human Factors Engineering from NC State University.  He also holds a Diploma in Program Management from the Defense Systems Management College.

WORK & MILITARY

Since 1998 Mark has been the owner and CEO of Markus Group Limited, a company specializing in contract manufacturing.  He began his career as an Extension Specialist at NCSU, followed by several years as a Senior Scientist at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory before joining FMC Corporation.  There he served isn a variety of management positions including Missile Systems Marketing Manager before moving to KX Industries as Director of Sales and Marketing.  During his time at KX he helped the company grow from $2 million in annual revenue to more than $22 million.

Mark is proud to have served our country as a US Marine. His Military Occupation Specialty was logistics.  He learned to drive heavy off road equipment and served as a trainer for other Marines.  He received Expert badges in both rifle and pistol marksmanship and trained in Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense.  

AFFILIATIONS

Gardeners of Wake County (Past President), POIEMA Arts Theater (actor)

OFFICES

NC State University Senator representing the School of Education