David Marks Email & Phone Number

Nottingham, MD, US

Towson, MD

• Sponsor of numerous transportation and planning initiatives, including Neighborhood Commons, the first-ever “open space” zoning in Baltimore County; reforms to the development review process; and the most comprehensive.
• Successfully pushed to create nine new parks in the Fifth District and two Environmental Conservation Areas, including one park at reclaimed contaminated land.
• Member of “the Road Gang,” Washington’s… Show more
• Member of “the Road Gang,” Washington’s transportation fraternity.
• Downzoned more than 2,000 acres to lighten development and preserve green space.
• Recognized by the Mid-Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts, the Preservation Alliance of Baltimore County, and the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association for County Council leadership. Show less

Baltimore, MD

• Taught courses in political science to classes between 24 and 30 students: American Political Parties; Campaigns and Elections; and State and Local Policies and Politics.
• Co-advisor to local chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha political science honor society.
• Received consistently high reviews from students.

Edgewood, Maryland, United States

Serves as a special educator and co-teacher for English and Mathematics, and previously a long-term substitute teacher for multiple Social Studies and English classes at Edgewood High School, including courses in the International Baccalaureate program.

Alexandria, VA

• Provided advice to clients on federal transportation policies and legislation.
• Guided clients through the solicitation process for highway and transportation discretionary grants.
• Successfully secured a $130,000 Federal Highway Administration grant for a medical center in Santa Clarita, California and a $240,000 grant for a medical campus in Kansas City, Missouri.

Washington, DC

• Staffed the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, a high-profile advisory panel chartered by Congress and chaired by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation (functioned as Executive Director.
• Completed all logistics and background materials for the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Executive Director of… Show more
• Completed all logistics and background materials for the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Executive Director of the Commission;
• Coordinated the timely completion of all “deliverables” from Commission activities, including meeting minutes and follow-up data and policy requests;
• Helped ensure that benchmarks were made, a budget was followed, and the Commission moved forward in the development of a final report;
• Author of key elements of the Commission’s final report; and

Hanover, MD

• Managed the daily operations of the third largest department in state government, which includes the state’s highway and transit networks, Motor Vehicle Administration, commuter rail, the public terminals at the Port.
• Served as the primary liaison between the Secretary of Transportation and the Governor’s Office.
• Recognized by the Maryland Chapter of the Woman’s Transportation Seminar and the Conference of Minority Transportation… Show more
• Recognized by the Maryland Chapter of the Woman’s Transportation Seminar and the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials for advancing opportunities for women and minorities. Show less

Washington, DC

• Analyzed proposals for the reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the Twenty-First Century.
• Helped write the biennial Conditions and Performance Report to Congress.
• Served on the Federal Highway Administration’s first-ever security policy team following the September 11th attacks.

Washington, DC

• Served as Acting Deputy Secretary for Governmental Affairs during the 2001 Presidential transition, supervising 14 employees.
• Functioned as a principal contact between the Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs and FHWA on Congressional issues, and as a liaison between the Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs and Congressional.

Washington, DC

• Researched various dimensions of the federal-aid highway program, including finance, productivity, freight transportation, planning, and the environment.
• FHWA office lead on implementation of the Government Performance and Results Act.
• Prepared briefing papers and speeches for the Federal Highway Administrator and other officials.
• Helped write the biennial Conditions and Performance Report to Congress.
• Member of the Presidential Management Internship Program.

Master Of Arts In Leadership In Teaching; Accelerated Certification In Teaching, Special Education And Teaching

Master Of Arts, Policy Studies

Activities and Societies: Author of a master’s thesis on the performance of development impact fees in three Maryland counties.

Bachelor Of Arts, Government And Politics (High Honors), Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Member of Pi Sigma Alpha political science honor society; Phi Beta Kappa national honor society; and Omicron.