A Message from the Supervisor
Greetings Town of Johnsburg.
Since some of you know me and some don’t, I’d thought it’d be a good idea to provide a brief introduction of my background, experiences and qualifications.
I grew up in Canajoharie, NY, a small village in the Mohawk Valley that was, until 2009, notable for being the home of Beech Nut baby food and Life Savers candies. While attending Clarkson University I enlisted in the US Army as a Combat Medic. They returned me to Clarkson to complete my degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I received a commission from the Infantry Officer Candidate School (OCS), and spent the next few years serving as a signal officer/medical specialist for a task force in the 101st Airborne (AASLT) Division.
Upon leaving the military, I spent a number of years with a Belgian company as an engineer working at factories throughout the US designing, installing, servicing and providing instruction for laser and CCD camera sorting systems. During this time, I travelled extensively throughout the US and parts of western Europe, residing for a time in Diest, Belgium.
I eventually found my way to Japan where I worked in Tokyo as a Licensing Project Manager for a blue-chip Japanese pharmaceutical company. During that time, I became relatively proficient at reading, writing, and speaking Japanese as well as aikido (the martial art made famous by Steven Seagal), eventually teaching classes. In the pharmaceutical industry, I have held several positions; notably: VP of General Administration, VP Business Development, Managing Director, Board Director, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer. I have had oversight of staff between 4 and 35, and budgets ranging from $1.2M to $72M.
After taking care of my father until he succumbed to cancer, I moved full time to Johnsburg and established a consulting company, Global Pharma Solutions (GPS).
During our unfortunate quarantine brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, I authored three books: To Form a Perfect Union: The Forgotten American Social Contract; Doing Business in Japan: A Peek into Cultural Forces Defining Corporate Japan; and The Simplicity of Christianity.
I bring extensive experience in: project management/oversight; staff management; budgeting planning and oversight; negotiations; contracts/legal; and problem solving. Perhaps of greatest value is that I am not predisposed on any issue and can provide a different and fresh analytical input.
I look forward to working with the board and engaging the people of the town.
—Mark Smith
Greetings Town of Johnsburg.
Since some of you know me and some don’t, I’d thought it’d be a good idea to provide a brief introduction of my background, experiences and qualifications.
I grew up in Canajoharie, NY, a small village in the Mohawk Valley that was, until 2009, notable for being the home of Beech Nut baby food and Life Savers candies. While attending Clarkson University I enlisted in the US Army as a Combat Medic. They returned me to Clarkson to complete my degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I received a commission from the Infantry Officer Candidate School (OCS), and spent the next few years serving as a signal officer/medical specialist for a task force in the 101st Airborne (AASLT) Division.
Upon leaving the military, I spent a number of years with a Belgian company as an engineer working at factories throughout the US designing, installing, servicing and providing instruction for laser and CCD camera sorting systems. During this time, I travelled extensively throughout the US and parts of western Europe, residing for a time in Diest, Belgium.
I eventually found my way to Japan where I worked in Tokyo as a Licensing Project Manager for a blue-chip Japanese pharmaceutical company. During that time, I became relatively proficient at reading, writing, and speaking Japanese as well as aikido (the martial art made famous by Steven Seagal), eventually teaching classes. In the pharmaceutical industry, I have held several positions; notably: VP of General Administration, VP Business Development, Managing Director, Board Director, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer. I have had oversight of staff between 4 and 35, and budgets ranging from $1.2M to $72M.
After taking care of my father until he succumbed to cancer, I moved full time to Johnsburg and established a consulting company, Global Pharma Solutions (GPS).
During our unfortunate quarantine brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, I authored three books: To Form a Perfect Union: The Forgotten American Social Contract; Doing Business in Japan: A Peek into Cultural Forces Defining Corporate Japan; and The Simplicity of Christianity.
I bring extensive experience in: project management/oversight; staff management; budgeting planning and oversight; negotiations; contracts/legal; and problem solving. Perhaps of greatest value is that I am not predisposed on any issue and can provide a different and fresh analytical input.
I look forward to working with the board and engaging the people of the town.
—Mark Smith
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Welcome to the Adirondack Town of Johnsburg, NY
In addition to serving as a gateway to the Great South Woods the Town of Johnsburg is a destination all in itself. To learn more about our opportunities visit our Tourism website and our Resources for Business page
Safety News and Notices
Work Zone Flagger training coming to the highway garage on May 15, 2023. The Fee is $20.00 for non participating municipalities in the self insurance program.
News and Notes
If you have had issues with your water lines freezing in the past, it is again time to please run the water in your faucet at a number 2 pencil size stream. Thank you from the North Creek Water District.
Reminder:
Local Law 1 of 2015 prohibits overnight parking on the east side of Main St. ( County Route 77) between November 15 to April 15, between route 28N and Ski Bowl Rd. In addition, there shall be no parking on both sides of Wade Ave. and Main St. for a distance of 20 feet from the intersection of Wade Ave. and Main St.
Local Law 1 of 2015 prohibits overnight parking on the east side of Main St. ( County Route 77) between November 15 to April 15, between route 28N and Ski Bowl Rd. In addition, there shall be no parking on both sides of Wade Ave. and Main St. for a distance of 20 feet from the intersection of Wade Ave. and Main St.
The Town of Johnsburg sewer referendum passed with 34 votes in the affirmative, and 14 votes opposed. This vital economic development initiative will now enter the next phase of implementation and the town board will keep the public informed of progress.
USE OF CAMPERS/RVs OUTSIDE OF CAMPGROUNDS IS UNLAWFUL IN THE TOWN OF JOHNSBURG. This is explicitly stated in the Town’s Zoning Law (Sec. 832). Enforcement is a priority for the 2022 season. Thank you for your cooperation and compliance, -Town of Johnsburg Zoning Dept
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