Mark is an outstanding Forest Industry Research Program Leader, with a proven record of success, and established, effective relationships with industry members, legislators and peers. He has extensive expertise in managing high profile operational research programs, and handling government level negotiations, tracking and reporting requirements. Mark has an exceptional record in R&D, project management, strategic planning and information dissemination skills. He is a highly motivated team player, able to develop solutions at industry wide and company levels, and deliver significant, long term efficiency improvements and cost savings. Mark has been responsible for implementing forest research across Canada and Australia for the last 10 years. He is a dynamic, innovative, results driven leader, bringing expertise in the following key areas: Canadian Forest Industry, Operational Research Programs, Project Management, Research & Development, Budgets/Cost Management, Forest Operations Research Methodologies, Team Management, Knowledge Transfer, and Strategic Planning.