Mark Linder's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Linder has experience in a variety of industries including agriculture, food production, branding, teaching, and managing teams. He has been a program consultant within the agricultural field for 12 years, and has worked with a variety of clients, from small farmers to the corporate world.Outside of his work experience as a program consultant, Linder also has experience in working as a CEO and a CEO at a company. He is currently VP Business Development at Agralogics and was formerly the U.S. Agriculture Liaison at The Culinary Institute of America. At KVIE Public Television, Linder was President from 1998-2000, and he also served as the CEO of California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom from 1986-1998. In 2004, Linder founded Culinary One Investments in Napa Valley, California. Across a span of four years, he also served as a strategic Alliances partner at Agricen. In 2013, Linder rejoined the University of California, Davis as a Graduate School of Management professor.

🎓 Education

Mark Linder has a BS in Agricultural Business Management from Iowa State University. After college, Linder immediately began his career in business, first as a sales representative and then as the president and CEO of a small business.Since leaving his small business job in 2009, Linder has worn many hats in the business world, diversely serving as an advisor to startups, managing a Technology firm, acting as the CEO at a venture capital firm, and most recently, as the President and CEO of a business incubation and development organization.Linder’s experience and knowledge base in business give him the ability to create value for his clients and help them grow and succeed. He has a rare ability to connect with his clients and passion for helping others make a difference has motivated him to stay in the business world for many years.Mark Linder’s education and work readiness experience provide him with the stability and leap of faith needed to start, operate and grow a successful business. He is highly capable, motivated and excited to start his next business opportunity.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Work experiences:VP Business Development at AgralogicsMark Linder has been a VP Business Development at Agralogics since September 2018. As a VP Business Development, Linder is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's business, including sales, marketing, and customer service. Additionally, Linder works closely with other team members to create and effective communicate goals and strategies to the company's employees.Previously, Linder was a Business Development Manager at The Culinary Institute of America (C cook). Previously, Linder was a Business Development Specialist at America's Heartland at KVIE Public Television ( Productions and General Manager, National Public Affairs and Investigations). Additionally, Linder has been a Program Consultant to America's Heartland at KVIE Public Television for eight years.Prior to joining Agralogics, Linder was a President at Linder & Associates (formerly known as Linder & Associations). Linder & Associates was an agricultural redistribution business founded in 1984. Linder & Associates was acquired by The Culinary Institute of America in 1998. As PRESIDENT at Linder & Associations, Linder was responsible for day-to-day operations of the business as well as development and marketing of the company's agricultural redistribution products.Linder & Associates was founded in 1984 by Mark Linder. Linder is a three-time recipient of the American Farm Bureau Federation's Award for distinction as a farming business leader. In 2006, Linder was inducted into the American Farm Bureau Federation's Hall of Fame. Additionally, Linder has been a recipient of the prestigious distinction of being a leader in agricultural education.Prior to joining Linder & Associates, Linder worked as a Class 12 student at CA Ag Leadership Program. At CA Ag Leadership Program, Linder was a two-year leader in the development of agricultural policy for the California Farm Bureau Federation. After completing his coursework at CA Ag Leadership Program, Linder transferred to the Class of 1980 to study at the CA Agricultural School. There, Linder completed a farming program that provided him with the skills necessary to become a successful farmer.Since 1998, Linder has been a President at Food, Land & People. At Food, Land & People, Linder is responsible for developing and executing strategy for the various brand-affiliated businesses that the company owns. Additionally, Linder is also responsible for leading the company's day-to-day operations.Prior to joining Food, Land & People, Linder founded Culinary One Investments in Napa Valley, California. With Culinary One Investments, Linder is a venture capitalist who specializes in the growth of small & medium-sized businesses. Additionally, Linder is a dues-paying member of the American Conservative Union.Mark Linder is a graduate of the CA Agricultural School where he completed a program that provided him with the skills necessary to become successful as a farmer. He currently lives in Napa Valley, California.