Meet the MARCK Ind Leadership Team – Diverse Backgrounds with a Collective Knowledge of Investments. The team comes from diverse backgrounds, but shares hands-on experience working with businesses from the ground up. This collective knowledge gives us the perspective to look at challenges and opportunities from every angle.
CEO and Founder
Vice President
Chief Technology Officer
Corporate Controller
Accounting Specialist
Operations Manager
Human Resources Manager
Kent facilitates the strategic direction and growth of the existing MARCK Industries portfolio of companies and directs new investment opportunities. He received his BS in Finance from Missouri State University. Kent is a proven entrepreneur and business leader able to scale and grow businesses.
Kent began his career in 1994 when he became employed by Fulton Sanitation. During this time his father’s business built a MRF in Rogers, Arkansas, for Fulton Sanitation. Today, this is MARCK’s largest operating facility. While Kent was working in a Sales position he decided to make a move to Kansas City and work for Bat Liner Paper. During this time Kent and a friend debated starting their own recycling business. From these discussions MARCK was born, and Kent made that conversation into a reality.
Kent’s goal started out small to make $50,000.00 a year. Kent now has 7 recycling facilities, 2 waste facilities, and a brokerage service under the MARCK umbrella. Kent created RL Transport in order to help the logistics of plant and mill loads. To further MARCK’s green portfolio Kent is also invested in Carbon Cycle located in North Carolina, which takes natural waste and converts it into natural gas.
CEO and Founder
Kent facilitates the strategic direction and growth of the existing MARCK Industries portfolio of companies and directs new investment opportunities. He received his BS in Finance from Missouri State University. Kent is a proven entrepreneur and business leader able to scale and grow businesses.
Kent began his career in 1994 when he became employed by Fulton Sanitation. During this time his father’s business built a MRF in Rogers, Arkansas, for Fulton Sanitation. Today, this is MARCK’s largest operating facility. While Kent was working in a Sales position he decided to make a move to Kansas City and work for Bat Liner Paper. During this time Kent and a friend debated starting their own recycling business. From these discussions MARCK was born, and Kent made that conversation into a reality.
Kent’s goal started out small to make $50,000.00 a year. Kent now has 7 recycling facilities, 2 waste facilities, and a brokerage service under the MARCK umbrella. Kent created RL Transport in order to help the logistics of plant and mill loads. To further MARCK’s green portfolio Kent is also invested in Carbon Cycle located in North Carolina, which takes natural waste and converts it into natural gas.
Vice President
Mike has been with MARCK Industries since 2007. He began his path to V.P. as a partner and General Manager in the Northeast Arkansas market. Mike’s experience here proved invaluable giving him on the job training making him a great asset to the company. He moved to our corporate office in 2009 to lead our sales team and assist with operations. Mike was also instrumental in the development and successful recapitalization of RL Transport, our trucking company consisting of over 30 semi-trucks. Mike is in constant pursuit of personal and professional growth through mentorship, affiliation with industry associations, and continual learning. He is always looking for a more efficient way to get things done without lowering quality.
Outside of work Mike spends his time hanging out with his boys, boating, and rebuilding hot rods. Mike was once the Missouri State Champion in meat judging, sparking a love for working on his farm raising Waygu cattle.
Chief Technology Officer
Chris joined the MARCK Industries team in October of 2003 as Chief Technology Officer. His 22 years of valuable experience help develop MARCK Industries’ capacity to integrate next generation technology into daily operations while forecasting the future needs and desires of growth. He holds a Bachelors of Business with an emphasis in Technology and Accounting from Missouri State University. He also has certifications in CCNP, MCSE, A+, N+, as well as Salesforce.
Chris is married and the father of two boys. He loves hanging out at Table Rock Lake, working outdoors, and rebuilding his 1969 Mercury Cougar.
Corporate Controller
Grace joined Marck Industries in October 2013 and has been the Corporate Controller for the majority of her time here. Her role within the company includes financial reporting, treasury management, and tax planning. She has been instrumental in creating processes for minimizing financial fraud. She attended Missouri Southern State University earning a Bachelor’s in Accounting and graduating with honors in December 2000. Nine years later, she also received a Master’s in Taxation from Florida Atlantic University. She has worked in Private Accounting for more than 20 years in a variety of different roles including tax and audit.
In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and fur babies. She also enjoys visiting new places and trips to the lake.
Accounting Specialist
When Kim joined the MARCK Recycling family in 2007 she brought accounting experience from several different industries which has been beneficial to the company. While with MARCK, Kim has filled many roles and has proven to be a crucial part of our team. Kim leads the accounts payable and accounts receivable division for MARCK. After 10 years in the workforce, Kim decided to attend college the same year her youngest child began kindergarten. She is a graduate of Crowder College with an AA focused in Information Systems/Business Administration.
Kim and her husband Donnie have two daughters and five grandchildren. Kim’s spare time is filled with camping, fishing, spending time with her family, and having an active role in Women’s Ministry. Kim is a distinguished runner who has completed one marathon, twenty-one half-marathons, and countless 5k’s.
Operations Manager
Wesley joined MARCK Industries in 2016 as a General Manager of the Marck Recycling Facility in Fayetteville, AR. Wesley’s 20 years of business management experience helped him in his recycling career he was able to move to each of the Marck plants and oversee daily operations while increasing revenue, safety and employee stability. Wesley was promoted into Operations Manager after a proven record of success and overall employee satisfaction. Wesley’s mission for the company is to see strong continued growth and employee development. Wes is committed to community involvement by establishing MARCK as the simple solution to recycling and waste needs. Wesley has multiple licenses and certifications including lean/six sigma, and an ADEQ 1C license for Solid Waste Management.
In addition to working for Marck, Wes enjoys spending his time fishing, kayaking, and gardening.
Human Resources Manager
Linda joined the MARCK Industries team in 2021. She is passionate about identifying strengths and developing people within the organization. Over her 17 year career in human resources, Linda is most proud of her ability to support the business to build dynamic and engaged teams. Linda has a reputation for improving workplace culture while ensuring accountability. She operates on a strong belief that hiring decisions are of the most critical importance and are vital to the success of the business. Linda is a 2002 Graduate of MSSU with Bachelor of Science Sociology.
Outside of work Linda enjoys spending time with her family and watching the Kansas City Chiefs.
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