Background
Vermeer, Mark Ellis was born on July 10, 1949 in LeMars, Iowa, United States. Son of Elmer H. and Harriet L. Vermeer.
Vermeer, Mark Ellis was born on July 10, 1949 in LeMars, Iowa, United States. Son of Elmer H. and Harriet L. Vermeer.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Northwestern University, 1972. Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering with distinction, Iowa State University, 1976. Master of Business Administration with honors, University South Dakota, 1988.
Teacher, Northeast Hamilton High School, Blairsburg, Iowa., 1971-1974; project engineer, DeWild Grant Reckert, Sioux City, Iowa., 1976-1981; project manager, Younglove, Sioux City, Iowa., 1981-1991; senior project engineer, Todd and Sargent, Inc., Ames, Iowa., since 1991.
Member Leadership Sioux City, 1990. Organizer Sioux City Revercade, 1990. Campaign leader Iowa 6th District Republican Campaign, Sioux City, 1986.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Debra K. Van Aartsen, January 8, 1972 (divorced December 1988). Children: Julie, Robyn.