Duke Energy
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 nuclear energy. He leads Duke Energy’s engagement with environmental regulators, and emergency management officials. 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. He began his career with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality where he spent 10 years focused on water and wastewater issues at large industrial facilities. He is a graduate of NC State’s College of Engineering, where he received a Bachelors of Environmental Engineering and a Masters of Civil Engienering. Mark is a licensed Professional Engineer, a member of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers, and a certified Carbon Reduction Manager.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM ET