Executive for Business Support Services

Mark A. Smith

Mark A. Smith is NARA’s Executive for Business Support Services, leading all aspects of NARA’s programs for real property, physical security, field administrative support, and personal property management. Mark has served as acting Executive for Business Support Services since January 2021.

Mark joined NARA as Chief Facilities Engineer and Operations Manager within Business Support Services in September 2020. Prior to joining NARA, Mark served in numerous facilities management leadership positions for the Department of the Navy. He most recently served as the senior civilian in the Regional Engineer’s Office, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT), where he directed planning, facility management, and project development for Navy installations on three continents.

Mark holds an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree in Architecture from the University of California, Los Angeles. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of California.