Background
Marks, Bernard Ritchel was born on January 3, 1938 in Vinton, Virginia, United States. Son of Donald Carlylse and Mabel Emogene (Simmons) Marks.
Marks, Bernard Ritchel was born on January 3, 1938 in Vinton, Virginia, United States. Son of Donald Carlylse and Mabel Emogene (Simmons) Marks.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute Institute and State University, 1960.
Service director Piper Aircraft Corporation, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, 1966-1981. Corporation sales director Fairchild Corporation, San Antonio, 1981-1982. President, board directors Dacam Corporation, Madison Heights, Virginia, since 1982.
Chairman Airport and Development Commission, Vero Beach, Florida, 1972. Board directors United Fund of Indian River, Vero Beach, 1972. Treasurer Troop 7 Boy Scouts American, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1986.
President Junior Achievement, Lynchburg, 1986. Adult coordinator Peakland United Methodist Church, Lynchburg, 1986. Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1961-1966, Vietnam.
Member Beverage Machinery Manufacturers Association (president since 1986), Piedmont Foreign Trade Council. Clubs: Oakwood Country (Lynchburg). Lodges: Rotary, Kiwanis (Lock Haven board directors 1981).
Married Doris Melva Puryear, July 1, 1961. 1 child, Donald Wilson.