Mark Watson
Operations / Project Manager
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Lincoln, LancasterMember since November 26, 2025
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About
Strategic operations, infrastructure oversight, and organizational improvement professional with extensive experience supporting State of Nebraska agencies through planning, resource management, personnel leadership, preventive systems development, and policy implementation. Proven ability to manage multi-site projects, develop standards and procedures, lead initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies, and improve efficiency, safety, sustainability, and operational reliability. Skilled in budget analysis, cross-departmental coordination, risk mitigation, performance optimization, and staff development.
Lean Six Sigma Black
Belt with strong stakeholder relations and project leadership experience.
Experience
State of Nebraska - Operations Improvement - 2017 to Present
State Farm - Claims Adjuster - 2014 to 2017
Zoetis - Pharmaceutical Production Operations - 2001 to 2014
Education
Master of Arts in Management, Leadership Emphasis - Graduated May 2010 - Doane College, Crete, Nebraska
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration - Graduated May 2003 - Doane College, Crete, Nebraska
Associate of Applied Science, Construction Technology - Graduated May 1991 - Southeast Community College, Milford, Nebraska
