Marcus Payton

Marcus Payton is an experienced environmental compliance and safety professional currently serving as the Environmental Compliance Manager for LKQ Corporation in the Southeast Region, where strategic leadership in environmental laws and comprehensive compliance efforts are provided. With a military background as a Platoon Sergeant in the US Army, Marcus has demonstrated leadership and operational expertise in high-pressure environments. Previous roles include President & Managing Principal of Element Services, Senior Engineer at Raytheon Technologies, and Health & Safety Consultant at SevenGen, among others. Marcus holds multiple advanced degrees in Sustainability, Public Health, and Safety, and possesses a solid foundation in environmental health and safety practices from various organizations, including Johnson & Johnson and the United States Marine Corps.