Mark Murray

Mark Murray is a highly experienced aviation and military professional with a robust background in flight instruction, leadership, and strategic planning. Currently serving as a Contract Instructor Pilot at FlightSafety International since July 2021, Mark previously held the position of Assistant County Administrator for the Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners from July 2018 to July 2021. Mark's military career includes notable roles such as Wing Commodore of Training Air Wing FIVE, where responsibilities encompassed leading over 1,700 personnel, managing a budget of $180 million, and achieving 135,000 flight hours for undergraduate flight training. Mark also served as a Politico-Military Planner at the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, providing strategic advice on national security issues. Educationally, Mark holds a Master's Degree in National Resource Strategy from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School and a Master's Degree in Military Operational Art and Science from the USAF Air Command and Staff College, complemented by a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University at Buffalo.