Mark Nelson
Supply Chain Director, Frito-Lay North America
Professional Leadership Program
Biography
Mark is currently a Supply Chain Director for Frito-Lay North America, a division of Pepsico. In his current role, Mark oversees a team of 9 professionals who manage the demand forecast for and the manufacture of over 3.2 billion pounds of America’s favorite snack foods every year. Mark is a 30 year veteran of Pepsico with plant management, regional sales office and corporate experience. Mark has been a people leader in various roles for over two decades and has developed dozens of people ranging from hourly employees to senior directors.
Mark is a Midwest native with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin –Whitewater. He has proudly called North Texas home since 2005 and is active volunteering as a mentor with the Professional Leadership Program at the University of North Texas. Mark is also active with the United Way Builder’s Society, the Dallas Heartwalk and Carter Blood Care.
Mark has been married to Tamara for the past 30 years and together they have two adult daughters. In his spare time, Mark also enjoys golf, reading, gardening, and distance running.
