Mark is Director of Energy and Environmental Policy and Affairs for Duke Energy in North Carolina. In this role he represents Duke Energy on energy and environmental issues ranging from carbon quantification and offshore wind development to transportation electrification and electric transmission. He leads Duke Energy’s engagement with environmental regulators, emergency management officials, and the departments of Transportation and Commerce. Prior Early in his time with Duke Energy Mark held several operational roles, including electrostatic precipitator engineer and strategic water engineer. Immediately prior to joining Duke Energy, he spent seven years with GHD leading large infrastructure projects in the Middle East and the Pacific rim. He began his career with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality where he spent 10 years focused on NPDES permitting of large industrial facilities. He is a graduate of NC State’s College of Engineering, a licensed Professional Engineer, a member of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers, a certified Carbon Reduction Manager, and a member of class XXVI of Leadership North Carolina.