I'm pleased to announce that Mark Stevens, IPMS #50924, has been selected by the Executive Board to serve in the newly created position of IT Director, overseeing the management, maintenance, and selection of the various IT infrastructure tools that enable IPMS/USA to operate in today's digital age. Mark  is a scale-modeling enthusiast with more than 40 years of experience in the hobby and over 35 years of professional experience in technology, digital innovation, IT infrastructure, networking, aviation safety, GIS, and robotics. He currently serves as a Member of Technical Staff at Microsoft, working at the intersection of robotics, autonomous systems, and artificial intelligence, while also operating GaelHobbies. Mark previously served as Director of Digital Innovation at Oceaneering International and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Management and a Master’s Degree in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. His modeling interests include aviation, automotive, naval, and science fiction. 

John Noack
President, IPMS/USA