Mark Ezzell Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, Nc

Appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to direct the Governor's Highway Safety Program, which includes responsibility for managing over $20 million in federal funds to promote programs that reduce traffic crashes. •Develop, implement & evaluate a statewide strategic highway safety planning process incorporating all elements of safety—education, enforcement and engineering, engaging diverse communities and all traditional and non-traditional highway safety partners •Represent the state as… Show more Appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to direct the Governor's Highway Safety Program, which includes responsibility for managing over $20 million in federal funds to promote programs that reduce traffic crashes. •Develop, implement & evaluate a statewide strategic highway safety planning process incorporating all elements of safety—education, enforcement and engineering, engaging diverse communities and all traditional and non-traditional highway safety partners •Represent the state as the Governor’s representative for highway safety with federal agencies and national stakeholders, including the NHTSA, FHWA, FMCSA, NTSB and NSC•Work directly with state agencies, municipalities, local law enforcemen, public health departments•Develop and enhance trusting relationships with diverse community organizations, advocacy groups, and other partners to garner support and collaboration for public safety programs•Direct the implementation of 23 USC 402, 405 and 164 requirements, to assure the state qualifies for all available federal highway and traffic safety funding•Provide a statewide forum for highway safety issues collaboration with all local communities and highway safety partners through the establishment of task forces, partnerships, and coalitions •Managed 12 committed highway safety professionals Show less

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

A 501 c6 organization meeting the needs of substance use disorder prevention, treatment and research professionals, including training, advocacy and member services.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Directed all phases of strategic communications, legislative and policy advocacy, and coalition building for major education reform nonprofit organization. In addition to managing consultants and working with staff on these matters, I also handled foundation relations for the organization.

Raleigh, Nc

Created and directed statewide public health program geared toward adoption of 100% Tobacco-Free Campus (TFC) policies. Eighteen months after the program was created, North Carolina led the nation in the number of colleges with comprehensive tobacco use prevention policies. Managed staff and volunteers, provided extensive advocacy training on public health policy and served as HWTF legislative liaison.

Raleigh, Nc

Directed the statewide public health program geared toward school system adoption of 100% Tobacco-Free Schools (TFS) policies. Worked with local school boards, school systems officials, state-level political officials and others to educate and involve them in tobacco-free efforts. As a result of this effort, all of state’s 115 school systems have adopted tobacco free policies. Also provided extensive advocacy training and planning in other states, including New York, Kentucky, Ohio… Show more Directed the statewide public health program geared toward school system adoption of 100% Tobacco-Free Schools (TFS) policies. Worked with local school boards, school systems officials, state-level political officials and others to educate and involve them in tobacco-free efforts. As a result of this effort, all of state’s 115 school systems have adopted tobacco free policies. Also provided extensive advocacy training and planning in other states, including New York, Kentucky, Ohio, California and Washington. Also served as HWTF legislative liaison with state and federal government agencies, Congress and the NC legislature. Show less

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Appointed by the Governor to chair the NC Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCDDC), which provides approximately $2 million in grants to state agencies, nonprofits, public health groups, local governments and other entities to fund innovative disability inclusion activities. Role includes directing board activities to develop requests for proposals, solicit applications, developing application screening processes, approval of grants and monitoring of grant activities. Also managed the… Show more Appointed by the Governor to chair the NC Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCDDC), which provides approximately $2 million in grants to state agencies, nonprofits, public health groups, local governments and other entities to fund innovative disability inclusion activities. Role includes directing board activities to develop requests for proposals, solicit applications, developing application screening processes, approval of grants and monitoring of grant activities. Also managed the strategic direction of the Council and served as a media spokesperson for Council activities. Show less

Raleigh, Nc

Directed discretionary grant applications efforts for the Governor’s Crime Commission, which provides federal funding to state and local law enforcement, public health and government entities promoting criminal justice issues and domestic violence prevention. Worked directly with potential grantees concerning grant application process, program development and strategic alliances. Provided monitoring activities for block grant awards totally approximately $20 million per year. Efforts resulted… Show more Directed discretionary grant applications efforts for the Governor’s Crime Commission, which provides federal funding to state and local law enforcement, public health and government entities promoting criminal justice issues and domestic violence prevention. Worked directly with potential grantees concerning grant application process, program development and strategic alliances. Provided monitoring activities for block grant awards totally approximately $20 million per year. Efforts resulted in over $1.4 million in successful grants in such areas as criminal justice technology, DNA analysis and others. Directed public affairs advocacy between the Governor's Crime Commission and federal and state agencies, including the NC General Assembly. Coordinated legislative and congressional affairs activities with the North Carolina Washington office, Office of the Governor, various state and federal agencies and local advocates across the state. Managed the construction and ultimate passage of the Commission’s 2001, 2002 and 2003 legislative agenda. Show less

Research Triangle Park, Nc

Developed and implemented all phases of communications for the North Carolina Governor's Institute on Alcohol and Substance Abuse, which provided local grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to local youth alcohol use prevention projects. Served as media spokesperson and legislative director.

Raleigh, Nc

Developed and managed public policy advocacy for the Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP), which managed over $3 million in federal grants to law enforcement, public health and other community safety programs. Served as part of the three-person communications team that developed and implemented the award-winning “Click It or Ticket” program. Designed and coordinated communications activities for GHSP. Worked directly with businesses, state agencies and tax-exempt organizations regarding… Show more Developed and managed public policy advocacy for the Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP), which managed over $3 million in federal grants to law enforcement, public health and other community safety programs. Served as part of the three-person communications team that developed and implemented the award-winning “Click It or Ticket” program. Designed and coordinated communications activities for GHSP. Worked directly with businesses, state agencies and tax-exempt organizations regarding highway safety advocacy issues. Directed the North Carolina Passenger Safety Association. Managed legislative efforts resulting in passage of legislation affecting seat belt use and increased highway safety funding. Show less