Mark Pickett is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in technology and business development within various sectors, including defense and manufacturing. Currently serving as a Planning Committee Member for the NDIA Michigan Chapter and a Principal Investigator for the SCORE Consortium, Mark also holds leadership positions as Vice Chair and Session 1 Chair at the National Defense Industrial Association. Their role as Technology Transfer Program Manager at SAE Industry Technologies Consortia and SAE Government Technologies emphasizes collaboration in solving mobility challenges. Previous positions include OEM Account Manager at SAF-HOLLAND Inc., Business Development Director at Czero, and Worldwide Sales Director for Armor and Structural Ceramics at Saint-Gobain North America. Mark earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University and has held senior leadership roles in sales and marketing throughout their career.