Education
- University of Rhode Island - B.S. in Business Administration
1975
- Schiller College - Heidelberg Germany 1972
- Foreign Service Institute - German Language 1970
- Duke University Engineering College - 1969
Background
Mark's career in business
has encompassed banking, manufacturing primarily in the precious
metals field, wholesale operations and secondary metal processing
and refining.
Geographically, Mark's
work took him to 44 States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, Central
America, and the Middle East.
Mark started his business
career as a foreign exchange trader with American Express in Germany
and later switched career tracks from engineering to business.
He worked in the banking field and then transitioned to manufacturing.
Mark has worked in both private and public companies and has held
executive positions in sales & marketing, operations management,
treasury, and accounting & finance.
Interests,
Activities and Plans
Personal Goals
for Rocky Hill School:
"This wonderful
learning environment has the capability to touch many others,
and I am grateful to be part of a dedicated team of professionals
who give so generously of themselves. It is a team committed to
nurturing students and making them life-long learners. As Business
Manager, my goal is to work hand in hand with Rocky Hill's Headmaster
to grow & develop the institution, and thus open more doors
for many others who would benefit from the opportunity to learn
in this beautiful waterfront campus setting."
Activities:
- I am a former competitive triathlete who trotted across the
U.S. and globe to compete whenever & wherever possible – one
day I may revive the Ironman dream!
- I changed my athletic interests to competitive golf and serving
as my wife's practice partner in tennis.
- I continue to be a life-long outdoor & sports enthusiast!
- I enjoy traveling to new & exciting locations - Los Cabos
and Phuket, Thailand are my current favorites!
On
a Personal Note
- My wife is an extremely dedicated high school teacher whose
enthusiasm for learning and teaching I would like to bottle and
distribute!
- As always, I wish success and happiness to my son and daughter,
who are now pursuing their business careers in the ‘big' cities,
Washington DC and New York .
- “If you are eager, each and every day, to grow and become a
better person, your passion for life will be endless!”
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