I recently received the news that Mark Schumann, ABC, principal at Towers Perrin, is leaving Houston. He’s headed back to headquarters in Stamford, Conn., to lead the expansion of the company’s communication consulting work. It’s a homecoming of sorts for Mark as he worked in the Stamford office for six years before coming to Houston and he and his family still have a home there.
It’s very much a month of transition for Mark, as he will also be taking on the role of IABC International Chair. He will officially be crowned at the IABC World Conference in San Francisco next week. In my official capacity as the Houston chapter president, I want to thank Mark for his support of our group, from securing Towers Perrin sponsorships of our events, to hosting get-togethers for IABC elite and focus groups and speaking at our programs.
Personally, I will miss Mark as a friend who I’ve gotten to know better during this past year. He has encouraged me every step of the way during my presidency. It’s also been great to connect with Mark as a fellow proud parent of a musician and to learn that Mark has written a musical in collaboration with his son. I anxiously await the world premiere!
I invite others who would like to wish Mark the best in his new adventure to comment on this site. As for me Mark, we’ll always have New Orleans………..
Mark, Sean from South Africa, me and Pam McConathy on Bourbon Street at IABC Conference. Far right is Jane Voisard, Dallas IABC, pretending not to be with us.
Tracy Torma and Mark get wrapped up in their partying.
Mark and Sean get feathered.
What a great time!
Glad you have a new opportunity, Mark, but wow, we will sure miss you in Houston. You are a catalyst for fun and professional excellence wherever you go. Thanks for your devotion to IABC, please know we will be cheering you on in all your roles – volunteer chair, business leader, dad & musical genius. We will eagerly await your news on each!