About MARK DAWSON

Mark Dawson, 43, serves as assistant vice president of information services for Cox Enterprises, Inc., one of the nation's leading media companies and providers of automotive services.

Since joining Cox in 1997, Dawson has lead several IT implementations and currently leads the group responsible for maintaining and supporting enterprise software programs, electronic decision tools and internet applications. Dawson works closely with department heads and executive management to analyze, design, and develop software solutions to support the organization’s business needs.

Prior to joining Cox, Dawson worked as a consultant with EDS and Project Management Services, Inc. supporting systems implementation projects for several Fortune 500 companies.

He is a member of the Society for Information Management, and the Information Technology Senior Management Forum. He is involved supporting the homeless ministry with Cascade United Methodist Church.

Dawson earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from Jackson State University.