Mark Carlson

Vice President of Packaging

Mark Carlson

Mark is an experienced and strong leader for our new Packaging Division at The John Roberts Company, where he spearheads the sales team and plays a crucial role in shaping our marketing strategies and business development initiatives.

His journey in the printing industry is marked by over 35 years of exceptional service at Heidelberg USA, culminating in his role as Vice President of Sales and Service in the West Region. Mark is renowned for his ability to forge and nurture long-term business relationships nationwide, a testament to his deep understanding of the industry and his commitment to excellence.

A proud alumnus of the University of Minnesota, Mark holds a degree in Communications. His collegiate days were distinguished by academic achievement and athletic prowess; he was a captain and quarterback of the football team and the starting catcher on the Gopher baseball team, embodying the spirit of a Golden Gopher.

Family forms the core of Mark's world. He and his wife Barbara, are parents to four adult children – two sons and two daughters, all living in the Twin Cities – and are proud grandparents with five young grandsons and one amazing granddaughter. The family shares a collective passion for art and sports, enjoying time spent together around their backyard pool in the Lake Calhoun/ Bde Maka Ska area. A testament to their artistic inclination, the striking Longhorn painting above is a creation of Barb's talented hands. Mark's professional and personal life is a vibrant tapestry of leadership, family, and a deep-rooted love for community and culture.

 

CONTACT INFO
Mark Carlson, Executive Vice President of Sales
(o) 763.754.4404