Mark Allen Friend

Background

Friend, Mark Allen was born on May 8, 1949 in Fairmont, West Virginia, United States. Son of Alger Hugh Friend and Evelyn Edith (Cozart) Kaufman.

Education

Bachelor of Science, West Virginia University, 1971; Master of Science in International Rels., West Virginia University, 1973; Doctor of Education, West Virginia University, 1986.

Career

Department manager, J.C. Penney's, Washington, 1971-1972; with, Metropolitan Life, Clarksburg, West Virginia, 1973-1974; assistant professor, Wayneburg (Pennsylvania) College, 1974-1977; associate professor, Fairmont (West Virginia) State College, 1977-1986; assistant professor, West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1986-1987; chair, Murray State University, 1987-1993; director occupational safety and health consortium, East Carolina U., Greenville, North Carolina, since 1993.

Achievements

• Mark Allen Friend has been listed as a noteworthy Educator, academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Executive Committee Marion County Chamber ofC., Fairmont, 1984-1986. Member American Society Safety Engineers, American Water Ski Association (safety consultant WinterHaven, Florida chapter 1987-1991), National Safety Council (chairman community emergencysvcs. 1987-1991), National Occupational Safety and Health Educators Association (past president), Alpha Kappa Psi (Meritorious Svc. award).

Connections

Married Sandra LeeStephenson, January 2, 1971. Children: Erin Christine, Mary Beth, Michael Allen, Abigail Kay.

Father:

Alger Hugh Friend Kaufman

Mother:

Evelyn Edith (Cozart) Kaufman

Spouse:

Sandra LeeStephenson

child:

Michael Allen Friend

child:

Abigail Kay Friend

child:

Erin Christine Friend

child:

Mary Beth Friend