Marcus Payton

Marcus Payton is an accomplished Environmental & Sustainability Manager at Encore Wire Corp, responsible for overseeing environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives within large-scale manufacturing operations. With extensive experience in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard as a Platoon Sergeant and Infantry Scout Section Leader, Marcus demonstrates strong leadership and operational management skills. As President & Managing Principal of Element Services, Marcus leads a business focused on safety training and technology for small to medium-sized enterprises. Previous roles include Environmental Compliance Manager at LKQ Corporation, Senior Engineer at Raytheon Technologies, and consultant roles in health and safety. Marcus holds a Master of Arts in Sustainability and Development from SMU Lyle School of Engineering, a Master of Public Health in Environmental Health and Safety from Western Kentucky University, and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Stephen F. Austin State University.