Mark Purdy, Colonel (retired) is the EVP of Agrifood for Aimpoint Research. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Mark brings over 30 years of results-oriented experience leading organizations of more than 2,000 people. His experiences range from leading combat units over multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan to managing multibillion-dollar security assistance portfolios that included procurement, managing the supply chain and government regulatory compliance. Mark also served as Director of Wargames at the U.S. Army War College providing actionable solutions to top national security dilemmas. Mark grew up on a farm in central Ohio, and continues to operate the family farm today. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering as well as master’s degrees in Military Operational Arts from the Air Force Air University and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.