I’m Mark Settle, and I’m passionate about marketing and sales. If you’re part of a growing Colorado company, we should talk.

While you’re here, read about my education and experience. And come back in a couple of days to check out my writing and design portfolio.

I’ve only been blogging here for a few months, but I’ve been whispering into the great unknown for a bit longer. Back when I was interning as a technical writer at Sun Microsystems, I authored a blog called Mark Settle’s Mighty Pen.

I just pulled it up for old times sake, and some of the entries are cringe-inducing. Like my take on Sun’s penchant for cross-branding:

SunThis, an extension of SunThat, leverages SunSomeOtherThing to preserve network resources and speed time-to-market.”

I met up with Doug Johnson, co-founder of the Catshot Group, a venture capital fund targeting U.S. energy plays, tonight. We shared a drink, and spoke about the Colorado business climate and my career goals.

Soon enough, Doug invited me to join him at Jay’s Bistro, where CSU’s President’s Leadership Program (PLP) was hosting its Fall Networking Event. Good thing I was already wearing a suit!

I spoke with the best-and-brightest of CSU, and ran into some PLP alumni, many of whom I count as friends. I caught up with folks who I worked closely with during my ASCSU days, like Mike Ellis and Pam Sampson, and learned about State Rep. Randy Fischer’s old honey bee business.

Given that I am looking for a new job, the timing could not have been more fortuitous. I was encouraged by my mentors’ kind words and promises of support, and am really energized about my career. Here’s to friends in high places!