Mark S. Wood

The son of MJW founder Milton J. Wood, Mark began his career with the company at age 12 by sweeping out the warehouse when he wasn’t in school. He became a full-time employee in 1977 and was elected president in 1982. With a Bachelor of Science degree and an MBA from Florida State University, Mark was responsible for establishing the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) in 2001 that has resulted in the proud employee-owned company we are today.

During his career, Mark has led many industry associations and nonprofit groups. In the community, he has served as chairman and trustee of the Jacksonville Public Library and as president of the Northeast Florida Safety Council. He also has been a director for Episcopal Children Services and Boys and Girls Hope of Jacksonville. In the industry, he has served as president of the Northeast Florida Associated General Contractors and Florida State Council Associated General Contractors; as chairman of the Southeastern Ironworkers Health and Welfare Fund; and as a director of the First Coast Manufacturers Association.