About Mark

Mark Salisbury's education and experience as a computer scientist, director and professor at a research university, CEO of a high-tech start up company, and dean of a college at a university has made him an expert on how to work and lead in the innovation economy. 

Experience

• Computer Scientist at the Boeing Company -- 11 years

  • Led R&D Efforts in Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  • Oversaw Research at Universities

  • Developed Software for Computer-Based Training (777)

• Director and Professor at the University of New Mexico -- 17 years

  • Published Extensively on AI and Knowledge Management

  • Nominated for Teacher of the Year

  • Founder of New College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences

• CEO of Vitel, Inc., a knowledge management solution provider for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the national laboratories – 6 years

  • Employed 22 Full Time Engineers and Technical Specialists

  • Lead Technical Work and Managed Budget

  • Nominated for Small Business of the Year by Los Alamos National Laboratory

• Dean, College of Education, Leadership and Counseling, University of St. Thomas – 2 years

  • Developed Strategic Plan for the College

  • Developed Integrated Planning/Budget Process

  • Created Online Learning Professional Development for Faculty

  • Expanded Programs and Increased Enrollment

  • Organized First TEDx Event at St. Thomas

• ​Professor, Computer Science, Organizational Development & Change, University of St. Thomas -- Current

Education

• MAT – Economics, Western Oregon University

• MS – Computer and Information Science (Major Emphasis: Artificial Intelligence), University of Oregon

• PhD – Computers and Education, University of Oregon