TU's Mark Potter '84 named new MD Science Center CEO
TU history grad chosen to succeed outgoing CEO Van Reiner.
By Megan Bradshaw on August 29, 2017
Towson University College of Liberal Arts graduate Mark Potter '84 has been unanimously chosen by the board of trustees to become the new chief executive officer of the Maryland Science Center.
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According to The Sun, Potter has served as the center's vice president of development for six years, leading an ongoing capital campaign that has raised $5 million toward a $7.5 million goal.
The former Archbishop Curley High School teacher and administrator says he foresees "great possibilities" for the Inner Harbor attraction as a resource for educating children in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. He graduated from TU with an bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in education.
In the article, board chairman David Amy says, “[Potter's] impact has been phenomenal in terms of his outreach and the connection he has with the Baltimore community. He's a really impressive guy in terms of the qualities he brings to the table.”