Mark is a Purdue graduate with over 65 years of construction and engineering experience. Mark’s career began working for his family’s construction business, Stern & Son, in 1949. After graduating from Purdue in 1953 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, he left for two years of service in the Army, where he worked as the chief construction surveyor and design draftsman for an air field construction unit. From 1955-1994, as a partner in his family’s firm, Mark managed a variety of construction projects while also serving as structural engineer on many of them. In 1994, Mark became principal of his own consulting engineering firm, Mark J. Stern & Associates, specializing in structural engineering services for architects, property owners, and design/build contractors. He is active in many professional associations including, but not limited to, Northwest Indiana Contractor’s Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, and Indiana Structural Engineers Association. In November 2017, Mark began working in JFG’s Chesterton office where he continues to serve his clients as well as mentor the other engineers in the office. His depth of experience and knowledge is invaluable, and JFG is proud to have him as part of the team.