Believe it or not, the 2014 SHOT Show is only a month away. As the entire industry prepares, enthusiasm is already building, especially for our new management company, Las Vegas-based ConvExx. For the next installment of the series of “who’s who” blog posts to familiarize you with the ConvExx team, meet Mark Clark who will be the Vice President, Operations for SHOT Show. Get to know more members of the management team, here.
Name: Mike Clark, CEM
Position/Title at ConvExx: Vice President, Operations
Family Members: Wife, Theresa. Children, Allison (11), Sean (9), and Kayla (5)
Education: California State University Northridge (BS)
Work history:
1999-2005: IT Project Manager at Work/Life Benefits (an Accor company)
2005-Present: ConvExx. Started out as IT Manager. Then moved to Director of Operations and VP, Operations
Hobbies/Sports: Golf, Fantasy Football, BBQing. Enjoy spending time with family, especially in back yard
Favorite book: Golf My Way, Jack Nicklaus
Favorite movies: Blazing Saddles, Caddie Shack, Blues Brothers, Back to the Future
Hometown (where were you born): Waterloo, IA. Moved to Saugus, CA when I was 14.
In Las Vegas since: 2005
Favorite Thing about Vegas: Running Rebels
Favorite Quote: “Have the humility to prepare, and the confidence to bring it off.” Vin Scully, who crediting Lord Laurence Olivier with the quote.
What are you most excited about for SHOT: Everyone that I have met so far, from NSSF to Freeman, the Sands, the Venetian, etc.. Could not have enough good things to say about the Show, the exhibitors and the attendees. There seems to be a very positive vibe about this Show and I can’t wait to be part of it. And I’m looking forward to the challenge.
Chris Dolnack is Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow him on Twitter at @ChrisDolnack.