Mark Appling
Granbury,TX
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Aycock Realty Group
Lubbock, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Assist buyers with finding ideal homes or farm and ranch land through client's identified needs, market assessments, and financing options.
- Maintain high satisfaction ratings with clients by resolving concerns related to home or land purchases and budget requirements.
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
Owner/Operator
MC Farms
Crosbyton, TX
05.1987 - 05.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations of a 2,200 acre farm while maintaining a sustainable environment.
- Responsible for large budgets, accounts, and costs while improving operation efficiency and productivity.
- Employed and trained multiple employees.
- Safely operated farm equipment and implemented schedule for routine maintenance, annual inspections, and general upkeep of machinery.
Director
Golden Spread Electric Cooperative
Amarillo, TX
07.2016 - 04.2023
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Directed monthly board meetings to establish departmental performance goals and managed company with assets exceeding 1 billion dollar.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership to impact cost and insure availability of energy to major and rural areas across West Texas.
Chairman of the Board
Lighthouse Electric Cooperative
Floydada, TX
04.2016 - 04.2023
- Served as Chairman of an electric cooperative serving 11 counties with assets exceeding 100 million dollars.
- Lead discussion on policy changes and implications, creating equal and fair compensation and benefits for employees, and budget concerns.
- Began as an elected member of the Board in 2008.
NASS Field Enumerator
United States Department Of Agriculture, USDA
Remote / Travel
07.2005 - 12.2021
- Collected and submitted field data for USDA Cotton Objective Yield reports throughout the panhandle of Texas.
- Conducted USDA Producer Interviews in person and by phone to ensure comprehensive and accurate collection of data.
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Service
Crosbyton, TX
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Sorted and delivered mail and packages to customers on prescribed route spanning over 100 miles of rural area.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
West Texas State University
Canyon, TX05.1986
Licenses
- Texas Real Estate License #757548
- Texas Class A CDL Driver's License #09672075
- Texas Private Pesticide Applicator's License
Timeline
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Aycock Realty Group
03.2021 - Current
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Service
08.2016 - 12.2020
Director
Golden Spread Electric Cooperative
07.2016 - 04.2023
Chairman of the Board
Lighthouse Electric Cooperative
04.2016 - 04.2023
NASS Field Enumerator
United States Department Of Agriculture, USDA
07.2005 - 12.2021
Owner/Operator
MC Farms
05.1987 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
West Texas State University