Mark Russell

Business Development Representative

Mark is a Business Development Representative at Diversity Resources, where he excels in his role as the first point of contact for companies and institutions, effectively highlighting the online training and Diversity Calendar’s numerous benefits.

With over 20 years of experience in Business Development and Sales Development, Mark’s career includes positions at NEC’s consulting division and Direct Commerce, where he engaged with Fortune 500 companies. His earlier roles include serving as an Inside Sales Representative at Autodesk and Sun Microsystems.

Mark’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is rooted in his personal journey, having navigated the challenges of being gay in a strict Evangelical environment. This experience has deeply influenced his perspective and values.

Outside of work, Mark is passionate about international travel, having visited six of the seven continents.