Mark Koors - Delphi retirement

Andy Baker · #1 23-05-2008, 09:21

Congratulations to Mark Koors for retiring from Delphi after 35 years of engineering service.

Mark's ideas and inventions have resulted in many billions of dollars in sales for GM, Delco Electronics, and Delphi over that time.

(yes... billions with a "b")

Today is Mark's first day as a full-time AndyMark employee. I wanted to be the first to congratulate Mark, and also thought that many of you would appreciate hearing this news. Mark has been a mentor and friend to me for the last 11 years, as we both have been mentors on FRC team 45. Mark has helped out many teams and FIRST in Manchester, and even was awarded the 2007 FRC Volunteer of the Year at the Championship Event in Atlanta.

AndyMark is stronger now as Mark's focus is not shared between Delphi and AndyMark. We are both excited to see what happens with this company, and we appreciate the support we have received from all of the FRC teams and community as we have grown over the last 4 years.

Thankful to be Mark's business partner,
Andy Baker

Richard Wallace · #2 23-05-2008, 09:28

Mark is also FIRST's most prolific FTA. I've lost count of the events he has worked, but it must have been about ten during the last two seasons alone. If Mark is at your regional, your field is in good hands.

Rosiebotboss · #3 23-05-2008, 09:35

Nice. Marc is a class act and we on Rosie wish him well.

GaryVoshol · #4 23-05-2008, 09:35

35 years? Did he start when he was 12?

Congratulations Mark.

Jessica Boucher · #5 23-05-2008, 09:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

Today is Mark's first day as a full-time AndyMark employee.

Baker! You made him work the day before a long weekend? Shame on you!

Congratulations, Mark! You're one of my favorite FTAs and I am excited to see what you and Andy have up your sleeves!

JaneYoung · #6 23-05-2008, 09:38

This is amazing news!
Congratulations Mark and AndyMark! woohoo!

A man of many talents and a quiet can-do attitude. He is one of those people that makes everything better by just being there and sharing his knowledge. I experienced that in OKC this year with Mark as our fearless FTA. To earn a smile from him was magical.

billions with a 'b' = wow.

KathieK · #7 23-05-2008, 09:41

Congratulations Mark! Best wishes as you start your new full-time career!

team222badbrad · #8 23-05-2008, 09:52

Congratulations Mark! Also glad to hear Andy let you work full time at AndyMark as well!

I guess I will have to start contacting you at your AndyMark email now!

Can't wait to see what AndyMark comes up with next!

AndyB · #9 23-05-2008, 10:47

Congratulations Mark,

I'm happy to hear that both you and Andy have moved on to things that you love doing. I hope both of you have fun with what you do over the next 385 years and enjoy the ride. Congratulations to both of you.

OZ_341 · #10 23-05-2008, 10:48

Congratulations Mark!

On behalf of everyone with Team 341 we appreciate the support you have given us and wish you all the best with your new adventures.

Al Ostrow

Richard McClellan · #11 23-05-2008, 10:55

Yay! this means even more cool toys from AndyMark!

Lisa Perez · #12 23-05-2008, 12:22

Congratulations, Mark!

Dan Richardson · #13 23-05-2008, 12:47

Congratulations Mark!

I'm sure Delphi was sad to let you go but I'm excited to see new developments from AndyMark now that both you and Andy can give it their full attention.

For a program that aspires to create suitable heroes and "FIRST Rockstars" Mark should be considered at the top of this list.

Good Luck with his new full time endeavor.

Dan

Andy Baker · #14 23-05-2008, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessica Boucher

Baker! You made him work the day before a long weekend? Shame on you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by team222badbrad

Congratulations Mark! Also glad to hear Andy let you work full time at AndyMark as well!

I guess I will have to start contacting you at your AndyMark email now!

I don't know anyone who can keep Mark from working. He is a machine... always thinking.

If you would like to drop a note to Mark, you can send a note to either of these locations:

markk (at) andymark.biz
makoors (at) gmail.com

As Bradley said above, his delphi email won't work any more.

Thanks to all,
Andy

ParkerF · #15 23-05-2008, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

A man of many talents and a quiet can-do attitude. He is one of those people that makes everything better by just being there and sharing his knowledge. I experienced that in OKC this year with Mark as our fearless FTA. To earn a smile from him was magical.

I must agree. Mark was definitely fun to work with at this year's Oklahoma City Regional. I had the pleasure of having a lengthy conversation with him myself, and as said above, Mr. Koors is definitely a 'FIRST Rockstar'.

Good luck at AndyMark, both of you. I'm sure this is a new era for your company, and I can't wait to see what turns out from this.

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