Mark W. McDonough
Eminent Supreme Herald
McDonough, a legacy to his brother Matthew, was initiated at Ohio Alpha in January of 1993. During his time as an undergraduate, he served as Eminent Treasurer and two terms as Eminent Archon. Other roles held included Social Chairman, Sports Chairman, Recruitment Chairman, Eminent Chaplain and Eminent Preceptor. On campus, he served as a Student Government Representative and Executive Council Parliamentarian.
McDonough earned his degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Youngstown State University in 1998. While at Youngstown State, he was recognized as a YSU Centurion, was awarded the Arby’s Leadership Scholarship and was elected as Homecoming King. After working in his industry for some time, he earned a master’s degree in business administration in 2008.
Operating out of the Cleveland, Ohio, area, McDonough is a Geographic Discipline Leader for the engineering firm Maser Consulting P.A. During his career, he has spent his time dedicated to the telecommunication aspect of civil engineering, helping to build and deploy America’s biggest wireless networks and safety systems. In his community, he volunteers for the local school district as a Blue Ribbon Committee member dedicated to improving children's academic growth and serves on a team with his wife, Jennifer, in their church’s pre-marriage program, where they help to guide engaged couples. He is also a proud Eagle Scout.
McDonough’s volunteer work in Sigma Alpha Epsilon started at home with his Ohio Alpha chapter, serving as the Alumni Association Secretary and President as well as chapter adviser. He has been recognized with the Ohio Alpha Outstanding Alumnus honor twice. In 2006, McDonough began an 11-year period volunteering at the province level, where he was Alumni Secretary and the Province Archon for ten years, which culminated with a term as Chairman of the Council of Province Archons. During the same period, McDonough also served on the Alumni Services Committee and the Chicago Convention Finance Committee and was Chairman of the Alumni Recruitment and the Strategic Planning Committees. In addition, he has served on faculty for the John O. Moseley Leadership School three times. He was proud to initiate his father, Ralph, in 2014. He has been recognized with the Order of the Lion, the Order of Minerva and, most recently, the Merit Key Award in 2015.
McDonough resides in the Cleveland, Ohio, area with his wife, Jennifer; his daughter, Coraline; his son, Conor, and their dog, Ruby.