Mark  has assumed the role of Director of the Institute and has been a part of this team for over 20 years and has provided patent assistance including patent searches, licensing and technology transfer assistance and patent prosecution for dozens of technical entrepreneurs each year.

Projects have ranged from simple consumer products to coatings systems, computer programs, shock mounts for ship-board equipment and fiber optic devices.

Mark has worked with over 100 companies and Entrepreneurs on topics ranging from patents and new products to improving operations and applying Baldridge criteria.