Ballotpedia, Mark Boone (North Carolina)

Mark is from Raleigh and attended Sanderson High School. He holds both a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in human factors engineering from North Carolina State University. Mark is a former volunteer coach for small business farmers. 

Mark is the owner and CEO of Markus Group Limited. He previously worked as director of sales and marketing at KX Industries. He also held various management positions at FMC Corporation and worked as a senior scientist at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory. Mark also served in the US Marine Corps for 6 years. He is a former president of the Gardeners of Wake County. 

Mark Boone's campaign for Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor is his first entry into politics. 

Candidate website

Supports local environmental efforts and preserving farmland.

Supports citizen efforts to support the local environment and collectively preserve farmland. 

Supports preserving the remaining 77,000 acres of farmland in Wake County, believing it is important to balance the needs of urban growth with the quality of life provided by farming.

Believes the remaining 77,000 acres of county farmland is critical for future generations. 

Believes access to clean air, water, land, forests, and oceans is essential for all living creatures.

Believes maintaining Wake County’s natural resources is crucial for future generations.

Said, "Figuring out how we define our county’s commons and...maintain them for future generations is one of the greatest challenges we face in public policy."

- Supports citizen efforts to support the local environment and collectively preserve farmland. 
- Believes the remaining 77,000 acres of county farmland is critical for future generations. 
- Believes access to clean air, water, land, forests, and oceans is essential for all living creatures.
- Said, "Figuring out how we define our county’s commons and...maintain them for future generations is one of the greatest challenges we face in public policy."

Energy & the Environment

Plans to establish a fair balance for the needs of people and animals.

Supports a county balance of being both rural and urban, saying "those who wish to live in higher density housing...enjoy the benefits of the Farmer’s Market, berry farms and pumpkin patches."

Said "I strongly believe humans are a key constituent in the county and each person deserves to earn an income."

Supports complete financial transparency.

- Plans to establish a fair balance for the needs of people and animals.
- Supports a county balance of being both rural and urban, saying "those who wish to live in higher density housing...enjoy the benefits of the Farmer’s Market, berry farms and pumpkin patches."
- Said "I strongly believe humans are a key constituent in the county and each person deserves to earn an income."
- Supports complete financial transparency.

Administration

Mark Boone

Mark was born and raised in Seagrove, NC. He graduated from Sanderson High School and earned a bachelor's degree in education and a master's in human factors engineering from North Carolina State University. Mark previously volunteered to coach small business farmers in ways to increase their revenue.

Mark is the owner and CEO of Markus Group Limited. He previously served as director of sales and marketing at KX Industries. He later held various management positions at FMC Corporation. Before that, he worked as a senior scientist at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, and he began his career as an extension specialist at North Carolina State University. Mark also served in the US Marine Corps for 6 years.

Mark Boone's campaign for Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor in Wake County in North Carolina is his first entry into politics. He served as the President of the Gardeners of Wake County. 

As president of the Gardeners of Wake County, he volunteered to improve Joslin Garden and coached small business farmers on increasing revenue.

Supports the establishment of soil and water conservation districts to manage natural resources effectively.

Supports smaller, county-based districts to address diverse program needs within watersheds.

Believes in local management of resources, stating that "Managed by Boards of Supervisors, a majority of whom are elected by the people in the District."

Supports resource conservation and organized a vote in the District to conserve soil, water, and other natural resources.

Believes in following state laws for energy and environmental management, as evidenced by their organization under NCGS 139.

Supports local involvement in the Agriculture Cost Share Program to control sediment, nutrients, animal wastes, and pesticides.

Supports the issuance of certificates of organization by the Secretary of State for legal subdivisions of state government, corporate, and politic.

Supports the use of Soil and Water Conservation Districts to allow farmers, land users, institutions, and community groups to manage their own conservation programs.

Supports the establishment of Soil and Water Conservation Districts as governmental subdivisions for effective soil and water conservation in North Carolina.

Believes preserving farmland is important due to Wake County's rapid urban growth.

- Supports local environmental efforts and preserving farmland.
- Supports preserving the remaining 77,000 acres of farmland in Wake County, believing it is important to balance the needs of urban growth with the quality of life provided by farming.
- Believes access to clean air, water, land, forests, and oceans is essential for all living creatures.
- Believes maintaining Wake County’s natural resources is crucial for future generations.

Served in the US Marine Corps, specializing in logistics, driving heavy off-road equipment, and training other Marines.

As a business development manager, helped the company grow from $2 million in annual revenue to more than $22 million.

As of July 31, 2024, Mark Boone’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mark Boone grew up spending weekends and summers at his grandmother's farm in Seagrove, NC. He graduated from Sanderson High School in Raleigh and earned a BS degree in Education and an MS degree in Human Factors Engineering from NC State. He has children and grandchildren.

Mark Boone is the owner and CEO of Markus Group Limited, a contract manufacturing company, since 1998. He began his career as an Extension Specialist at NCSU, then worked as a Senior Scientist at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, and later joined FMC Corporation in various management positions. He also served as Director of Sales and Marketing at KX Industries.

As of August 21, 2024, Mark Boone’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 