Keynote: Mark Herman

Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mark Herman started working at Dion’s as a pizza maker after graduating from high school in 1987. In 1991, he graduated from The University of New Mexico with a BA in Economics. After a short stint with MassMutual, Mr. Herman accepted a General Manager position with Dion’s in 1992. Over the next 15 years, he took on various roles in the company and earned his unofficial MBA from The School of Hard Knocks. In 2006, he became COO and focused on developing Dion’s culture, management talent, and systems to prepare for successful growth. Mr. Herman became Chief Executive Officer in December 2013, leading the company’s strategic growth plan and financial recapitalization.

Mr. Herman’s "why" is "contribute." He has a passion for building teams and helping others be successful. He is a lifetime member of Leadership New Mexico and is a member of Vistage International (CEO Peer Advisors). He serves on the Boards of Horizons Albuquerque and The University of New Mexico Alumni Association and is Past President of the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico.