Mark W BitzMark Bitz is a successful entrepreneur, author, and community leader. He is a graduate of Purdue, Cornell, and Harvard Universities, and a lifelong student of evolution, history, culture, government, economics, business, investing, and leadership. Mak is well-read, educated, and traveled, entrepreneurial, close to nature, thoughtful, and practical. He was named among the "CNY 40 Under 40" and is the recipient of the Purdue University Alumni of Distinction Award. Mark has coached youth soccer and basketball, was instrumental in building the Northwest YMCA in Baldwinsville, New York, and has served on numerous boards. He chaired the Empire State Young President's Organization, Northwest YMCA in Baldwinsville, and New York State 4-H Foundation. He was a director of the Greater Syracuse YMCA, Syracuse Metropolitan Development Association, New York State Business Council, National Turkey Federation, and International Chief Executives Organization. Mark served on the Cornell Agriculture and Life Science Dean's Advisory Board and the Cornell University Council. He is currently a trustee of the Florida Nature Conservancy and oversees the education of the Chief Executives Organization. Mark and his wife of 38 years, Leokadia, have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and two grand-daughters. Read More Read Less