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Mark R. Buckley

Business Manager

email: mrbuckley@rockyhill.org


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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