Mark Gardner Email & Phone Number

Mark Gardner, Co-founder and EVP of Strategic Initiatives for PURTEQ INC, a company with over a decade and a half of experience in the sustainable,NON-TOXIC cleaning and disinfectant industry. The sustainable cleaning product market’s CAGR is expected to grow at 8.5% to $110 billion by 2026. We continue to aggressively add new innovative products to our lineup. Our footprint continues to expand into U.S. and international markets, with products that are superior to both traditional and sustainable cleaning products. Not only are our products better, they are also more cost effective. Mark is a 1977 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and retired Delta Air Lines Captain. Mark's focus is on building strategic business opportunities for PURTEQ including high profile national accounts, new market penetration, corporate partnerships, government contracts, and industry trade relations.After serving 8 years as a Naval Aviator, he left active duty in 1985 and began an airline career at Northwest Airlines that later became Delta Air Lines, a career span of 35 years. Along the way he distinguished himself on multiple aircraft, in multiple positions, with extensive operating experience in both domestic and international theaters. In his career he served as Captain on 7 different Boeing and Airbus aircraft types, retiring as a Boeing 747-400 Captain.While serving in leadership positions in the Navy and at the airlines he adopted the ethos of "every problem has a solution"and "leadership means ultimate accountability". In the business world "It's all about honest relationships and how you treat people!"Mark's favorite charity for years has been the Navy SEAL Foundation which is dedicated to serving the needs of SEALs and SEAL families, particularly Gold Star family members. And more recently Lifedoc Health in Memphis, TN.www.navysealfoundation.orgwww.lifedocheath.org

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