About Marck
• Community Involvement
McPherson Museum and Arts Foundation, Vice-President, Present
Lindsborg Karpov Chess School, President, Present
McPherson American Red Cross Sunflower Chapter, Past Chairman
McPherson American Legion, Past Adjutant
McPherson Bar Association, Past President
Galva Christian Church, Past Treasurer
• Professional Experience
Licensed Attorney in Kansas
Certified as Attorney by the Supreme Court of Kansas
Admitted and qualified as Attorney of the Supreme Court of the United States
Mediator for Civil and Domestic Issues in Kansas
Associate Professor
Western Illinois University
Taught business law
Senior Manager of Operations and Of Counsel
Royal Neighbors of America, Illinois
Implemented annual budget; developed long range strategic plans; negotiated contracts
General Counsel, Secretary and Treasurer
Woodmen of the World, Colorado
Implemented procedures and planning for investments; secured passage of favorable state legislation
General Counsel, Assured Life Association
• Military Experience
Command and Instructor Pilot, United States Air Force
- 143 Combat Missions in Southeast Asia Conflict
- VIP Pilot, Andrews Air Force Base
Deputy Chief, Long-Range Planning Division, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
- Air Staff Action Officer to Defense Science Board Summer Study
- Air Staff Representative to RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA
U.S. Assistant Air Attache to the Soviet Union
- Negotiated treaty between U.S. and U.S.S.R. for special flights
- Aircrew escort for Soviet United Nations’ delegations
Political Military Affairs Officer at Air University
- Published Air Refueling History booklet
- Advised senior leaders on policy and strategy issues
Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal
- Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters
- Vietnam Service Medal
• Education
Graduate, Galva Elementary School, Galva, Kansas
Graduate, McPherson County 8th Grade, McPherson, Kansas
Graduate, Galva Rural High School, Galva, Kansas
Bachelor of Science, International Affairs, U.S. Air Force Academy
Graduate, Squadron Officer School, U.S. Air Force
Graduate, Command and Staff College, U.S. Air Force
Graduate, Air War College, U.S. Air Force
Master of Arts, National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School
Juris Doctor, Washburn University School of Law
• OTHER ACTIVITIES
University of Washburn Law School Alumni Association, Board of Governors
American Bar Association, Past Member
Kansas Bar Association, Past Member
Association of Fraternal Benefit Counsel, Past President
Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer, House Building
Boy Scouts of America, Volunteer, Troop Activities
Canton-Galva High School, Middle School, Elementary School, Volunteer Chess Coach
Life Management Institute, Fellow, Law Office Management Association
The Order of Barristers, National Member
• LIFE MEMBERSHIPS
McPherson American Legion, Post 24
McPherson Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2715
Greenwood County Historical Museum
Air Force Association
Academy of Political Science
Order of Daedalians
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
University of Washburn Law School Alumni Association
United States Air Force Academy Alumni Association
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