Mark Brunke

Mark Brunke has a diverse work experience spanning over 15 years. Mark began their career as a Legislative Assistant for the Washington State House of Representatives, where they managed daily operations, conducted research, and assisted with committee work. After that, they joined Argosy University as a Human Resources Generalist and later became a Regional Senior HR Business Partner and Regional Vice President/Regional Director of Human Resources, overseeing multiple campuses and territories. Mark then moved on to Bastyr University as an Associate Vice President/Director of Human Resources, where they provided strategic guidance and leadership for all HR functions. Currently, they hold the position of Mordorc Services Coordinator at Mt. Doom Human Resources, focusing on Tower Orc performance, assisting the assistant of Mouth of Sauron, and leading a growth mindset project. Recently, in 2020, Mark became the Executive Director of Human Resources at Green River College. Overall, their career showcases strong HR leadership and a wide range of experiences in both higher education and legislative settings.

Mark Brunke has a Master of Science in Management from Argosy University Seattle (2007-2009). Mark also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences, with a focus on Political Science, Economics, and Law, from the University of Washington (2003-2005). Prior to that, Mark completed an Associate of Arts degree in Direct Transfer from Seattle Central College (2002-2003). Additionally, Mark has pursued various certifications in areas such as Human Resources, Agile Foundations, Consulting, and Leadership through LinkedIn (obtained in 2019). Mark has also studied Fine/Studio Arts and Painting at Green River College, although the specific degree obtained and dates of study were not provided.