Mark DeVerges

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In leading the Construction & Real Estate team in the Forvis Mazars Executive Search…

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  • CFMA Charlotte Graphic

    Charlotte CFMA Chapter - Membership Committee

    CFMA Charlotte

    - Present 6 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Honored to be part of the CFMA Charlotte Chapter's Membership Committee

  • Buncombe County Government Graphic

    Board Member - Board of Adjustment, Planning and Development

    Buncombe County Government

    - 3 years 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

    The Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial board appointed directly by the Buncombe County Commissioners. Board Members rule on land-use planning and development Variances, Conditional Uses, and appeals to decisions of the Zoning Administrator covering all real estate within the jurisdiction of the County.

  • United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County Graphic

    Highlands Circle Member of the United Way

    United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County

    - Present 7 years 11 months

    United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County mobilizes people to give, advocate and volunteer in the areas of Education, Income and Health to strengthen our community. When we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. We LIVE UNITED.

  • Evergreen Community Charter School Graphic

    Board Treasurer

    Evergreen Community Charter School

    - 5 years 6 months

    Education

    Elected to the Board and then as Treasurer after serving for some time in the Finance Committee.

    Evergreen is an innovative public charter school serving grades k through 8. The school opened its doors in 1999 and now has 444 students from four counties in Western North Carolina. At Evergreen, character development is as important as academic success. We believe that environmental education and service learning are ways in which to achieve this balance. Our vision is to develop…

    Elected to the Board and then as Treasurer after serving for some time in the Finance Committee.

    Evergreen is an innovative public charter school serving grades k through 8. The school opened its doors in 1999 and now has 444 students from four counties in Western North Carolina. At Evergreen, character development is as important as academic success. We believe that environmental education and service learning are ways in which to achieve this balance. Our vision is to develop thoughtful, caring human beings who are compassionate, self-reflective, critical thinkers aware of the inherent meaning and value in all life.

    This learning community is committed to the pursuit of excellence in holistic education of mind, body, and spirit. ECCS prepares students for successful lifelong learning, social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and service. ECCS values the voice of every member of our community.

    As Treasurer, serves on the Executive Committee as well as Chair of the Finance Committee. The Treasurer shall be responsible for maintaining the financial records of the corporation in good order.

  • Asheville Parks & Greenways Foundation Graphic

    Board Member

    Asheville Parks & Greenways Foundation

    - 2 years 7 months

    “We help make Asheville an active place to live and visit through support of parks, recreation, cultural arts & transportation greenways”

    Asheville Parks & Greenways Foundation (APGF) supports the City of Asheville’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department. APGF is a 501(c)(3) organization.

  • Elon University Graphic

    Elon University Career Mentor

    Elon University

    - Present 14 years

    Selected by Elon University's Office of Alumni Engagement and The Student Professional Development Center to empower alumni and students.

Publications

  • Viewpoint: Use the Pandemic to Protect Your Employees and Preserve Your Culture

    Engineering News-Record

    How do you want your company to be defined? What do you want your current employees to remember from this pandemic? And most importantly, how do you want your company to emerge from these uncertain times?

    Other authors
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  • Improve Your Company's Recruitment & Retention Culture - CFMA

    Building Profits - CFMA

    It's no secret that there are currently more jobs available in construction than there are people to fill them. Meanwhile, across all industries, more people are leaving their jobs (or job-hopping) than ever before. Therefore, attracting and keeping employees has become more important than ever.

    See publication

  • Making Margins Matter in People Management - ENR

    Engineering News-Record

    AEC recruiter, Mark DeVerges, shares best practices to turn HR from an expense to a profit center.

    See publication

  • Women Seek Construction Industry's Critical Path - ENR

    Engineering News-Record

    Honored to be cited in an Engineering News-Record write-up covering the broad, and GREAT, insight from the Groundbreaking Women In Construction conference. Written by Debra Rubin and Janice Tuchman.

    Other authors
    • Debra K. Rubin
    • Janice L. Tuchman
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  • The Conference Board Review | Warning Signs: Just because people have a bad feeling about the company doesn’t mean they’ll be ready when disaster strikes.

    The Conference Board - Summer 2013 Publication

    Executive Summary: In most instances where an executive is suddenly out of work, DeVerges says, the ugly truth is that the bigger your now-former paycheck, the harder and less likely it is you will make anywhere near that much in your next job.

    “The thing I always talk about is that in a bad situation, it’s better to have options and not exercise them than to not have any options,” DeVerges says. “And in those kinds of situations, there are only two possibilities. Either the ship is…

    Executive Summary: In most instances where an executive is suddenly out of work, DeVerges says, the ugly truth is that the bigger your now-former paycheck, the harder and less likely it is you will make anywhere near that much in your next job.

    “The thing I always talk about is that in a bad situation, it’s better to have options and not exercise them than to not have any options,” DeVerges says. “And in those kinds of situations, there are only two possibilities. Either the ship is going to right itself or it is going to sink. If it is sinking and the executive is going to be in the water, it’s better to have someone like us in tow, with a life preserver, rather than being completely off our radar at that point in time. And once someone comes running to our door in a panic, it’s usually too late to be able to help.”

    - See more at: http://tcbreview.com/summer-2013/warning-signs.html?showall=1&limitstart=#sthash.LTANSYVv.dpuf

    Other authors
    • John Buchanan
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  • Blue Ocean Strategy Book Review

    Kimmel & Associates

    Like the 100 other business cases referenced in the Blue Ocean Strategy, I was able to identify my red surroundings, identify a blue ocean, and swim to it. I am extremely grateful for the returns I have received from this book, and I wish you similar success.

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  • Should You Hire the Long-Term Unemployed? By Susan Kuchinskas

    allBusiness.com

    The bottom line: Hire the best

    Other authors
    • Susan Kuchinskas
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  • The Conference Board Review

    The Conference Board

    2011 Q4 Fall Publication discussing added points C-Suite candidates must be able to present since the recession in order to be considered viable contenders for the role.

    Other authors
    • John Buchanan
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Honors & Awards

  • Scouter of the Year

    Daniel Boone Council, Boy Scouts of America

    Honored to be selected amongst a long list of highly deserving volunteers across the Mt. Mitchell District. It has been a special privilege to work along side our Cub Scout Pack 4, including a stint as Cubmaster, as well as assist with Scouts BSA Boy Scout Troop 4.

  • 40 Under Forty

    Biltmore Beacon

    Honored to be nominated and selected as a Biltmore Beacon 40 Under Forty member of the Class of 2018!

  • Eagle Scout

    Boy Scouts of America

    Eagle Scout - Troop 17, Riceville NC
    Order of the Arrow

  • Volunteer of the Year

    City of Asheville

    Honored to receive a Volunteer of the Year Award from the Mayor for my activities with the Parks & Recreation's Murphy / Oakley Center

  • Platinum, Gold, & Silver Awards

    Kimmel & Associates

    Honored to achieve Platinum, Gold, & Silver Awards for revenue production levels and accomplishments across my tenure.

  • Recruiter of the Year

    Kimmel & Associates

    Honored to earn the coveted Recruiter of the Year award for personal performance, recruitment performance, company ethos, and revenue production levels.

  • Rookie of the Year

    Kimmel & Associates

    Honored to be awarded the Rookie of the Year across the firm for revenue growth in Year 1. Fun fact: This set the company record for highest revenue in a Rookie Year in the company's history.

Organizations

  • Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce

    NEXT AVL - Mentor

    - Present

    Assist the NEXT generation of college students connect with the regions industry and career opportunities.

  • United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County

    Highlands Circle Member

    - Present

    United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County mobilizes people to give, advocate and volunteer in the areas of Education, Income and Health to strengthen our community. When we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. We LIVE UNITED.

  • Evergreen Community Charter School

    Board Member :: Treasurer

    -

    Elected to the Board and then as Treasurer after serving for some time in the Finance Committee. Evergreen is an innovative public charter school serving grades k through 8. The school opened its doors in 1999 and now has 444 students from four counties in Western North Carolina. At Evergreen, character development is as important as academic success. We believe that environmental education and service learning are ways in which to achieve this balance. Our vision is to develop thoughtful…

    Elected to the Board and then as Treasurer after serving for some time in the Finance Committee. Evergreen is an innovative public charter school serving grades k through 8. The school opened its doors in 1999 and now has 444 students from four counties in Western North Carolina. At Evergreen, character development is as important as academic success. We believe that environmental education and service learning are ways in which to achieve this balance. Our vision is to develop thoughtful, caring human beings who are compassionate, self-reflective, critical thinkers aware of the inherent meaning and value in all life. This learning community is committed to the pursuit of excellence in holistic education of mind, body, and spirit. ECCS prepares students for successful lifelong learning, social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and service. ECCS values the voice of every member of our community. As Treasurer, serves on the Executive Committee as well as Chair of the Finance Committee. The Treasurer shall be responsible for maintaining the financial records of the corporation in good order.

  • Buncombe County - Board of Adjustment

    Board Member

    -

    The Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial board appointed directly by the Buncombe County Commissioners. Board Members rule on land-use planning and development Variances, Conditional Uses, and appeals to decisions of the Zoning Administrator covering all real estate within the jurisdiction of the County.

  • Asheville Parks & Greenways Foundation

    Board Member

    -

    “We help make Asheville an active place to live and visit through support of parks, recreation, cultural arts & transportation greenways” Asheville Parks & Greenways Foundation (APGF) supports the City of Asheville’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department. APGF is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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