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Mark is a long-time employee of Outdoor Pride. He transitioned to a full-time position in June of 2006 and has worked his way through the ranks, landing himself a lead role in the management of the maintenance and snow divisions in 2010. Mark’s knowledge and understanding of corporate operations was instrumental in developing a new management structure that better aligned the company with its vision and culture set forth by the CEO. In his role as Vice President, Mark oversees all operations of the company and is responsible for sales and marketing. Mark has redefined both the short-term, and long-term, objectives of the company, with the primary emphasis being managed growth through a better understanding of the marketplace, while ensuring a competitive edge. Mark’s core business philosophy for employee and client retention will certainly be the driving force for Outdoor Pride’s continued success.

Bill joined the Outdoor Pride Team in May of 2018 with over 25 years of Commercial Landscape & Snow Management Experience. Bill has a true passion for networking, along with building impactful business to business sales relationships, and an extensive background in effective marketing for brand management. As Vice President of Business Development Bill’s focus is on developing and expanding our customer base, as well as working with our sales team on continuing to bring value added information to our clients. Bill has developed and instilled a true understanding of customer service and promotes a sales culture that emphasizes integrity, transparency, quality, and most importantly follow through and be accountable. As a lifelong green and white industry professional his wealth of knowledge and expansive network adds to Outdoor Pride’s ability of remaining a leader in innovation for the industry. Bill obtained a Bachelor of Science from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, is MCLP Certified (Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional), and holds a Massachusetts Pesticide Applicators License. He is also on the Board of Advisors at Essex Technical & Agricultural High School.

Degen is a passionate member of the Outdoor Pride Management Team. He comes with 13 years of experience in both the greenhouse nursery and snow removal industry; as well as 5 years of experience with environmental compliance, sustainability and restoration ecology. Degen holds multiple pesticide licenses for pesticide use in New Hampshire and is also a LEED Green Associate. He oversees the daily operations at our largest corporate facilities where he applies his up-to-date understanding of the most current green building principles and best practices to the surrounding landscape environment. Outdoor Pride is fortunate to have Degen’s horticultural knowledge and is our "go-to-guy" for our fellow team members to assist with any plant based questions or issues. He has a passion for the natural environment and always looking to incorporate more sustainable approaches into daily operations and all aspects of snow and landscape management.

Degen holds a Bachelor of Environmental Science from the University of San Francisco, Associate of Horticulture from North Shore Community College, as well as several industry accreditations.