The 2006 "Entrepreneur of the Year" by the
Guilderland Chamber of Commerce, Mark
Grimm's unique blend of senior level experience
in business, media, politics, and government
produces results for his clients. Mark was
also nominated for "Trainer-of-the-Year" by the
regional chapter of the American Society of
Training and Development.

Media:

Mark's 12-year TV news career (1981-88 & 1992-94)
as an anchor/reporter and producer spanned six markets. Mark

 conducted one-on-one interviews with Presidents Bush and Clinton;
 appeared on CBS News and the Phil Donahue Show;
 saw news ratings double as anchor at Denver's NBC-owned station.

Mark has appeared often as a media and/or political analyst for Capital Region media outlets and is the weekly host of the Siena Alumni Connection radio program.

Politics:

In November of 2007, Mark was elected to the Guilderland Town Board. He was the leading vote getter in a four-way race that unseated two entrenched incumbents.

Mark has managed six political campaigns, including one in the Rensselaer County Legislature where a first-time candidate defeated an eight-year incumbent.

Government:

Grimm was a senior communications executive for seven years in state government. As Director of Communications Services in the state Assembly, he

  managed 22 employees in four units;
  coordinated statewide public forums; and
  did media training for Assembly legislators and candidates.

From 1995-1998, Mark was Special Assistant to the Director at the Governor's Office of Regulatory Reform. Mark

  was the driving force behind an office-wide database that tracked key results such as actual savings from regulatory reform; and

  his "What's Driving You Nuts" form became a popular feedback tool
resonating with frustrated business owners statewide.

Professor Grimm:

Mark is an adjunct journalism professor at Siena and has taught media courses at the College of St. Rose.

Education:

Mark has a master's degree in communications from Syracuse University's Newhouse School and is a magna cum laude Siena graduate, where he was named the Conlin Scholar, the college's top honor for English majors.

Volunteer Work:

Mark is President of the Stevens Farm Homeowners Association on West Lydius St. He was a founding committee member for Operation Welcome Home --- established during the 1991 Persian Gulf War to help provide a successful homecoming experience for returning vets. Mark is a member of the Hudson-Mohawk chapter of the American Society of Training and Development, Guilderland Chamber of Commerce, and Talent Guild International.

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