Mark D. Goodman, AG94

Mark Goodman is a results-driven executive with experience in global brand development, building and rebuilding brand operations within consumer-driven retail, food and financial service industries. He has held significant leadership positions, including key roles at Fortune 1 and 50 companies: Walmart/Sam’s Club (EVP, Chief Marketing Officer) and McDonald’s (Corp. VP, U.S. Brand & Strategy).

Mr. Goodman currently serves as Chairman of the Colorado Nut Holding Company. In addition, Mr. Goodman continues to advise and consult select companies and institutions on global branding and marketing. Mr. Goodman serves on the board of directors for Pinnacol Insurance Company and Bellco Credit Union. Mr. Goodman is passionate about the role of higher education in helping people from all walks of life become successful in their chosen field of interest. Mr. Goodman has been active in supporting educational institutions on a national basis over the last several years. He has served on the board of directors for St. Louis University School of Business, St. Louis, Missouri, Livingstone College Salisbury, North Carolina, History Makers, Chicago, Illinois, Eton Academy, Birmingham, Michigan, Cal State Dominquez Hills School of Business. In addition to currently serving as Tufts trustee, Mr. Goodman currently sits on the board of trustees at The College of Wooster.

Mr. Goodman has served as a member of the Tufts University School of Arts & Sciences Board of Advisors since 2012 and its Campaign Committee.  He holds a master’s degrees in philosophy and logic from Tufts University and a bachelor’s degree from the College of Wooster.

Mr. Goodman and his family reside in Denver, Colorado.

He was elected to the Board of Trustees on November 4, 2017.

Revised May, 2020