Mark Carlson, CPC
Massachusetts
Mark Carlson is Senior Vice President and Executive Recruiter with The Suburban Group, Inc., a boutique recruiting firm located in Grafton, MA. Mark joined Suburban in 1999 (then Suburban Staffing, Inc.) as an Outside Sales Representative where he expanded the geographic footprint of the organization and was tasked with developing and managing both the IT and Biotech divisions. In 2000, Carlson became VP of Business Development for Data Transitions (software development division of Suburban) and worked to open new markets for an innovative software tool. In 2003, he rejoined Suburban (now The Suburban Group) as Sales Manager and became VP in 2008. Mark became self-educated as a recruiter/business owner through his associations and leadership involvement with MAPS, NEAPS, and NAPS. Mark’s training has allowed Suburban’s recruiters to be very successful in their markets.
Prior to joining Suburban, Mark worked in both the mutual fund and craft beer industry.
Mark believes in giving back to his profession. He is part of and serves with:
• Massachusetts Association of Personnel Services, Past President and Gov’t Affairs Chair
• National Association of Personnel Services, 2016 Chairman of the Board and 2014 Conference Chair
• New England Association of Personnel Services, Co-Chair for the 2014 Annual Conference
Mark also dedicates his time to non-industry organizations including:
• Former Special Olympics swim coach with Greater Marlboro Programs (20 years)
• Den Leader, Cub Scout Pack 107, Grafton
• Committee Chair, Boy Scout Troop 107, Grafton
• Past Committee Member, Grafton Town House Oversight Committee
• Past member, Grafton Historic District
Mark was recognized in 2007 by the Worcester Business Journal ’40 Under 40’ award and received the Life Time Achievement Award from the New England Association of Personnel Services in 2014.
Mark is married to his wife, Kelly, of 15 years and has two children, Ashton and Tyler and currently resides in Grafton, MA. He received his B.A., Economics from Framingham State University in 1995.