Mark Heitz, Candidate for Treasurer

Mark P. Heitz is Associate Professor of Chemistry at SUNY Brockport. Mark teaches a variety of courses, with a primary emphasis on Analytical Chemistry. A native of Rochester, Mark began his training at The King’s College, Briarcliff Manor, NY, receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. He also studied at Rochester Institute of Technology with Professors G. Takacs and V. Vukanovic working on surface modifications of polyimides. In 1990, he earned a Master Degree from the University of Rochester. Following this Mark taught high-school chemistry for three years prior to attending SUNY Buffalo, where in 1995 he earned his Ph.D. under the tutelage of Professor Frank Bright. Mark’s research at UB was focused on studying solute dynamics in reverse micelles formed in liquids and supercritical fluids. Mark accepted a post-doctoral position at The Pennsylvania State University with Professor Mark Maroncelli continuing to study solute-solvent interactions in supercritical fluids.

Mark has become an active contributor to local section activities by serving on the NERM organizing committee as the Public Relations chair and Exhibition co-chair and as a member-at-large for the past two years. He has also served a two year term as local section treasurer.

Statement: Local section treasurer is position of significant responsibility. Having been actively involved in the local section now for nearly six years, I am interested in continuing to serve the needs of the section by working with the leadership to support, promote and enhance the Section’s programs. It is easy to simply say ‘I’m too busy…’ but the benefits that are enjoyed by the membership are a direct result of those who take time to serve. I have benefited from the numerous people who have generously donated time to the ACS local section and I want to return ‘in-kind’ by contributing where I am able. Serving as treasurer is but one additional way that I can give back to the Society.