Mark Mrowiec

Mark Mrowiec is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Carthage College, where he has been part of the faculty since 2018, initially as an Adjunct Professor. He brings over 20 years of executive experience in retailing and corporate roles, including leadership positions at Safeway, Kroger, Natural Market Food Group, and Jo-Ann Fabrics. His professional expertise spans marketing, operations, supply chain management, and strategic planning, with a focus on nonprofit organizations and large-scale sales operations (over $1.4B managed).

• Previous executive roles include Senior Vice President of Competitive Strategy, Vice President of Grocery Procurement & Merchandising, and Director of Operations.
• Extensive experience in retail operations, market analysis, and district management.

Professor Mrowiec’s research and teaching interests align with his professional background in retail strategy, supply chain optimization, and organizational management. His work emphasizes translating industry insights into academic contexts for students.

A lifelong Chicago-area resident and avid Chicago sports fan, he also enjoys running as a hobby.