Mark P. Rusnica, E.I., M.ASCE
Region 1 Director

EDUCATION
- BSCE, structural and geotechnical engineering, Union College, 1990
- AS, mathematics and science, Regents College, Albany NY, 1985
- AAS, construction technology, Hudson Valley Community College, 1979
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Project Manager, Dormitory Authority - State of New York, 1995-2011
- Design and construction management of health care and educational facilities
- Development Administrator, Facilities Development Corporation, 1986-1995
- Design and program management of mental hygiene facilities
- Construction Specialist, Dormitory Authority - State of New York, 1983-1986
- Construction field management and reporting
- Engineering Technician, Dormitory Authority - State of New York, 1979-1983
- Construction Inspection and materials testing management
ASCE INVOLVEMENT
- Member, 1984- present
- Candidate, Region 1 Society Director, 2007
- Region 1 Board of Governors
- Governor, 2006-2010
- Treasurer, 2009-2010
- Vice Chair, 2007-2009
- Chair, Government Affairs Committee, 2009-2010
- Website Editor and eRoom Coordinator, 2006-2008
- Region 1 Formation Team, 2005-2006
- Member, Public Policy Committee, 2010-present
- Member, Audit Committee, 2009-2010
- Member, State Government Relations Committee, 2008-2010
- Member, Key Contact Committee, 2008-2010
- Member, Task Committee on Life Member Forums, 2007-2008
- Corresponding Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, 2006-2010
- Corresponding Member, Committee on Geographic Units, 2006-present
- Attendee, Legislative Fly-In, 2007-2011
- Local Spokesperson, 2005 Report Card for America's Infrastructure
- Member, Construction Institute, 2003-present
- Member, Owners Directorate Executive Committee, 2004-2006
- Member, New York State Council, 2001-2002, 2009-2010
- Mohawk-Hudson Section
- Awards Nomination Committee, 2004-2010
- Order of the Engineer Induction Ceremony Leader, 2003-2004
- 1st and 2nd Past President, 2003-2005
- President, 2002-2003
- President-Elect, 2001-2002
- 150th Anniversary Champion, 2001-2002
- Awards
- ASCE Outstanding Engineer Volunteer, Engineers Week 2010
- Meritorious Service Award, Mohawk-Hudson Section, 2005
- Outstanding 150th Anniversary Champion, Mohawk-Hudson Section, 2002
OTHER VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
- Member, Engineers Without Borders, 2007-present
- Founding President, Albany Professionals Chapter, 2008
- Associate Member, National Society of Professional Engineers, 1991-2006
- Order of the Engineer Induction Ceremony Leader and Trainer, 2001-2003
- Corresponding Secretary, Capital District Chapter, 1996-1999
- Member, State Legislative Breakfast Committee, 1996-2003
- Member, Lobby Day Committee, 1996-2003
- Member, Capital District Engineers Week Planning Committee, 2001-2004
- Member, Capital District Future City Competition Planning Committee, 2002-2003
- Member, Eastern New York Technical Council, 2001-2004
- Member, Town of Glenville Economic Development Commission, 1998-2004
- Member, Schenectady County Political Committee, 1996-2004
- Candidate, Schenectady City Council, 1996
- Chair, The Brown School, Inc. (K-8th grade private school), 1991-1993
PERSONAL
- Married to Debbie Young, RN
- Children: Haley (25), Jennifer (21), Melissa (16)
- Green Belt, Okinawan Karate/Kung Fu
- Enjoy camping, hiking, biking and skiing