Mark Kittrell

Background

About Mark Kittrell

I am a creative and energetic professional with over 30 years experience in technology, real estate, and economic development. My recent professional achievements include: Partner of Eagle View Partners, a real estate development firm. The company is developing River Place, a mixed-use riverfront neighborhood in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Co-founder of TEAM Companies, a specialist in mission critical IT facilities. The company developed data centers for market leading organizations in healthcare, financial services, and other regulated industries. The company was honored 3 times with the INC 500 award for rapidly growing private companies and was acquired by TDS Telecom in December 2010. In addition to my professional responsibilities, I have served in numerous industry, state and regional economic development organizations including-Iowa Innovation Council -Iowa Economic Development Authority -Technology Association of Iowa -Greater Cedar Valley Alliance -TechWorks (a regional biotech redevelopment project)-University of Iowa Research Foundation -University of Northern Iowa (CNS Advisory, JPEC, UNI Research Foundation) I am a graduate in Physics from the University of Northern Iowa and Harvard's AMDP-Real Estate Program. Specialties: I am a frequent speaker and commentator on Midwest economic development, technology, and innovation issues and welcome invitations to add my perspective to interest groups/forums.