Mark Knowles

Mark Knowles has had a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Mark is the Founder and President of GovDirections LLC, a company that provides research services to guide business owners through government spend data. Mark also worked as an Instructor at the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia.

In addition to their current role, Mark has also served as a Principal Consultant at Condrey and Associates, assisting local governments with studies on classification, compensation, staffing, and productivity. Mark has been associated with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government since 1988, initially as a student worker and later as a Consultant and Adjunct Faculty. Their work at the institute involved various responsibilities such as conducting performance management systems, analyzing organizational structures, staffing, and succession planning.

Mark's career also involved their company, GovernmentBids.com, being acquired by InsiderAdvantage. Mark subsequently served as the President of InsiderAdvantage until the sale of GovernmentBids. Prior to their role at InsiderAdvantage, they worked as the Legislative Liaison and Member Services for the Georgia Municipal Association, where they represented local governments in finance and tax policy matters.

Overall, Mark Knowles has a wealth of experience in government-related research, consulting, teaching, and leadership roles.

Mark Knowles attended The University of Georgia from 1986 to 1988, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology. Mark continued their education at the same university from 1988 to 1990 and obtained a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, specializing in Public Finance.