Mark Weilenman is a well-versed expert in the fields of journalism, marketing, and public relations. He joined the Army National Guard at the age of 18 to become an information specialist journalist and later on served the public affairs office as a full-time photojournalist. His involvement led him to become the Mississippi Army National Guard's Marketing Director for 21 years. Mark's career highlights include being the first Advertising and Sales Promotion NCO for Mississippi and serving as the Marketing Director of World Class Athletic Surfaces in his hometown of Leland, Mississippi. In addition, Mark worked for the past 13 years as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Marketing Alliance, Inc, traveling across the US to aid communities in attracting jobs and investments. His extensive marketing background ranges from advertising and sales promotion to public relations and account management. Mark's expertise in economic development marketing and public relations coupled with his hardworking and honest nature have helped him to achieve a lot in his career.