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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
