Good business is simple. It is about growing the bottom line. Washburn Tech is helping area companies do just that, serving as the connection between education, industry training and the workforce.
If personal growth is your goal, Washburn Tech offers a variety of continuing education programs to either enhance your job skills, change your career path or enrich your personal life.
Mark earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Kansas. He has spent his career in the public service sector, working on the city, county and state levels of government. A native of Troy, Kan., Mark started his professional career in Doniphan County where he held many positions including economic development director and executive director of the Doniphan County Chamber of Commerce. Since moving to Topeka, Mark has worked for the City of Topeka as an economic development specialist and for the state in the Kansas Department of Administration and Kansas Wildlife and Parks. Most recently, Mark served as Shawnee County Assistant Election Commissioner from 2012 until the summer of 2021.
Mark is a member of the 2016 Class of Leadership Greater Topeka. He has served on the Topeka City Employees Credit Union Board of Directors and been a member of the Kansas County Clerks & Election Officials Association as well as the International Association of Government Officials. He enjoys hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and spending time with family - especially his grandchildren.
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Educational opportunities through our Business & Industry Center are facilitated by a group of talented instructors and industry professionals.
Washburn Tech’s Business & Industry Center provides training that is as different as the types of businesses we serve. We also team up with worldwide corporations to ensure our programs meet industry standards and turn out graduates who are needed in the workforce.
