Wofford joins ESTA from the Atlanta area and brings with him 38 years of experience overseeing production operations, financial management, and client management. 20 of those years were spent at Production Consultants & Equipment (PC&E), where he most recently served as President/CEO.
“After spending 20 years at a motion picture rental company, I know firsthand the challenges our members face every day,” Mark said of his history in the industry. “I’ve been fortunate to have served for many years on the PERG Council in the past as well as a term as the Rental Company Director for ESTA.”
When asked about stepping into his new role, he explained, “I know the good and essential work that these organizations do for our members. I look forward to the opportunity to carry that message forward, make the conversation more inclusive, increase the membership, educate companies about the resources that PERG makes available to members and build on the work done by Harry Box and the folks who have come before us.”
Before joining the ESTA staff, one of Mark’s favorite things about being a PERG member was realizing how many similarities he shared with other members of the PERG community. As he was serving on the council, Mark met folks from the rental world from all over the country and realized that everyone was more alike than different, with common concerns and issues that everyone struggled with every day. He could talk to a peer at another company in another market with a question or a concern and get some honest feedback. “It was comforting to know that our little rental house wasn't alone in the world,” he recalled, “and that we shared a connection with so many people across the country. I've come to value a lot of those folks a good and dear friends.” It is this strong sense of community that Mark brings to his new role.
If you have any questions about PERG, want to get involved, or want to get to know ESTA’s new PERG Manager, please reach out at [email protected]. He will be happy to talk to you and will absolutely provide pictures of his grandchild upon request!