Mark E. Lenling

About Mark E. Lenling

I am a systems-focused leader specializing in building performance, energy systems, and risk management across the full project lifecycle. With two decades of experience spanning EHS, energy efficiency, sustainability, QA/QC, and applied research, I bring a disciplined, analytical approach to systems management, continuous improvement, and performance governance. I focus on defining clear standards, verifying outcomes, driving efficiency through data, analytics, and structured decision-making.My work includes enterprise leadership of EHS and energy programs across large capital projects and multi-site portfolios, including oversight of safety-critical systems on a $7B, 2.2-million-square-foot AI data center. I have deep experience implementing ISO energy management systems, conducting enterprise energy audits, leading carbon reduction strategies, and performing post-occupancy performance verification. Across these efforts, I emphasize prevention over reaction, designing systems that anticipate risk, reduce variability, and deliver reliable outcomes across the asset lifecycle.I am particularly strong in continuous improvement and predictive analysis, using leading indicators, trend analysis, and root-cause methodologies to identify systemic weaknesses before they result in failures or losses. My approach integrates design intent, construction execution, and operational performance into a single performance framework, ensuring buildings achieve measurable gains in energy efficiency, safety, resilience, and long-term value. I am driven by efficiency as disciplined optimization that respects people, resources, and purpose.I hold a M.S. Sustainable Management (energy emphasis), including coursework in clean energy solutions and life-cycle assessment. My academic and professional work is grounded in systems thinking, blending engineering logic, risk management, quality principles, and sustainability into scalable, repeatable frameworks that support organizational learning and continuous improvement.Beyond my professional roles, I have served in leadership and advisory capacities within AIHA and ASSP, contributed to AIHA’s Climate Change Body of Knowledge, and presented nationally on safety, risk, and prevention through a systems lens. I am a forward-thinking, principled leader who values accountability, mentorship, and integrity. I am most energized by roles that combine energy systems optimization, predictive risk management, and lifecycle verification—where thoughtful system design and continuous improvement create durable, measurable impact.

Experience

1. Security Specialist

   Security Industry Specialists

   Aug 2025 — Present · Anchorage, AK, US

   Part time on call security specialist contractor at Apple.

Education

• North Dakota State University

  B.S. Food Science, Food Science (M), Food Safety (m), Agribusiness (m)

  2004 — 2008

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

  Master of Science - MS, Sustainable Management: Thesis “Vision 2065: The Race to 90% Global Clean Energy Transformation”

Skills

• Microbiology
• Food Microbiology
• Sqf
• Manufacturing
• Standard Operating Procedure (Sop)
• Training
• Quality Assurance
• Food Industry
• Food Technology
• Sanitation
• Better Process Control School
• Food Processing
• Food & Beverage
• Haccp
• Ingredients
• Food
• Leadership
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Hplc
• Food Science
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (Haccp)
• Chemistry
• Sensory Evaluation
• Food Safety
• Osha
• Sop
• Management
• Laboratory Skills
• Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Safety
• Talent Management
• Quality Control
• Gmp
• Laboratory
• Quality System
• R&D