Mark McCain

About Mark McCain

As an executive consultant with more than three decades of experience in the electric utility industry, I specialize in strategic planning, communication, collaborative problem solving and project management.Currently serving as the Executive Consultant for Strategic Planning at Hometown Connections, Inc, I bring a wealth of expertise working with stakeholders to create consensus and align efforts on what matters most for the success of the organization.In addition to my work at Hometown Connections, I was the former Vice President of Member Services and Public Relations for the Florida Municipal Power Agency. I retired from there in 2022 after more than 35 years of service to the Orlando-based wholesale power agency. Client Testimonials• “Working with Mark on our strategic planning journey has been truly enjoyable. His expertise in the industry and guidance helped us chart a clear path forward, setting achievable goals which will maximize our organization’s full potential.”• “Mark laid out a strategic planning process that was a very effective step up from what we’d done previously, and it truly maximized the time our staff and Board spent together. We had very positive feedback from all participants and came away with a solid strategic plan.” Skills and Expertise• Strategic Planning: Expert in facilitating strategic planning sessions and translating ideas into actionable strategies.• Public Relations: Skilled in media relations, crisis communication, and public affairs, with a history of enhancing organizational reputation. • Stakeholder Engagement: Adept at building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, and community members.Outside of my professional commitments, I enjoy travel, photography, and fitness, constantly seeking new experiences that inspire my personal and professional growth.Let\'s ConnectI am always open to new opportunities and collaborations.

Experience

1. Executive Consultant Strategic Planning

   Hometown Connections, Inc

   Jul 2022 — Present

Education

• Ohio University

  Journalism, Public Relations

  1978 — 1982

Skills

• Project Management
• Journalism
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Natural Gas
• Strategic Planning
• Energy Markets
• Smart Grid
• Power Generation
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Lobbying
• Media Relations
• Event Planning
• Brand Development
• Social Media
• Corporate Communications
• Government Relations
• Public Speaking
• Media Spokesperson
• Spokesperson
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Strategic Communications
• Project Planning
• Team Building
• Public Affairs
• Energy
• Renewable Energy
• Electric Power
• Speech Writing
• Marketing