Entrepreneur: President , Broadened Horizons, Inc.
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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- Chairman - MN Governor's Adaptive Technology Council at Minnesota STAR Program
- President at Broadened Horizons, Inc.
- Past
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- Sales Engineer / Customer Service / Sales Development at TestQuest, Inc.
- Marketing Management at Caterpillar
- President at FMS Computers (Sole Proprietorship)
- Education
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- Regis University
- Moscow State University
- North Dakota State University
- Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Monterrey, NL, México
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Mark Felling’s Summary
Design and market unique, innovative solutions for the mobility impaired focusing on wheelchair users with upper extremity limitations. Seeking strategic alliances & partnerships.
Mark Felling’s Specialties:
Personal Sales, Marketing Management, Product Development, Software Quality Test Automation, Customer Service & Support, Training
Mark Felling’s Experience
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Chairman - MN Governor's Adaptive Technology Council
Minnesota STAR Program
(Medical Devices industry)
2008 — Present (1 year)
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President
Broadened Horizons, Inc.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Medical Devices industry)
January 2005 — Present (4 years 7 months)
Design and market unique, innovative solutions for the mobility impaired focusing on individuals with upper extremity limitations. Adaptive technologies to improve independence and access to communications, travel, employment, & recreation.
Appointed by Tim Pawlenty, Minnesota State Governor, to the Governors Advisory Council On Technology for People with Disabilities. -
Sales Engineer / Customer Service / Sales Development
TestQuest, Inc.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
June 2000 — July 2003 (3 years 2 months)
Technical sales, sales development, international business development, technical training, customer service and support, product development
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Marketing Management
Caterpillar
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CAT; Machinery industry)
June 1999 — May 2000 (1 year)
Marketing Management development trainee MTC-992.
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President
FMS Computers (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
July 1997 — December 1999 (2 years 6 months)
Computing Technology Consultant
-Managed all aspects of computing technology consulting firm serving a variety of local small businesses
-Sales, marketing, design, and assembly of custom, special-order, self branded computer systems and services including networking, troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades, training, support, and custom database application design
-Train, manage, and coordinate efforts of employees
Mark Felling’s Education
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Regis University
MBA , Business Administration , February 2002 — February 2006
Program focused on applied business development.
- Activities and Societies:
- 2005 Summer Intensities Program
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Moscow State University
Intensive Summer Russian Language / Culture Program June 2002 — August 2002
Established basic Russian language communication skills and developed a better understanding of Russian culture and Russian/CIS/US/Europe/Middle East business, political, interpersonal, and trade relations
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North Dakota State University
BUS , Electrical Engineering & International Business , August 1995 — May 1999
- Activities and Societies:
- President, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) -- Fall 1997
Honorary Member, International Student Association, 1998 / 1999
NDSU Development Foundation Scholarship, 1995
Resident Assistant & Student Development Coordinator, 1996 / 1997
Summer Orientation Leader, 1996
Member, Men's Rugby Club, 1998 / 1999
Member, Association of Computer Machinery (ACM), Mini-Baja, Flying Club, Lincoln Speech and Debate Team, 1995 - 1997
Minnesota Governor's Scholar, 1994 / 1995
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Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Monterrey, NL, México
Exchange Program with North Dakota State University January 1998 — June 1998
Electrical Engineering, Mexican Cultural Studies, and Advanced Spanish Language Studies and Skills Development
- Activities and Societies:
- International Student Association, Escalar (Rock Climbing Club)
Additional Information
Mark Felling’s Websites:
Mark Felling’s Interests:
Private Aviation (currently developing the first wheelchair accessible aircraft for pilots of all abilities), Disability Issues Advocacy, international politics, development, & culture.
Mark Felling’s Honors:
“TestQuest President's Club 2001” Award for performance with “dedication and service”
Mark Felling’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
