An Executive’s Perspective on the Ohio Promise

Mark Kohoot is senior director of marketing and business development for ViaSat-ECC, a developer of innovative satellite and wireless technology for advanced broadband satellite and specialized military communications systems in Cleveland, Ohio.

ViaSat-ECC was founded with the goal of developing, manufacturing, and marketing advanced communications products and services. Employees include system engineers, digital design engineers, software engineers and ASIC support engineers with a range of experience in designing ASICs for high-speed modems. ViaSat has received national recognition for its record of growth, including three years of recognition on the Inc. 500 list of private companies, BusinessWeek “100 Best Small Corporations” and Forbes “200 Best Small Companies in America.”

Mark recently shared with me he believes in the Ohio Promise – the promise that you can achieve professional success within the context of a fulfilling life. Here’s part of what Mark shared with me, “I was born and raised in Ohio and graduated from Ohio State, which gave me the exposure to the wider world. That led to graduate studies in France and Fortune 500 employment in Europe for more than six years. With many doors open, at decision time, my family and I chose to return to Northeast Ohio for my son’s education, the arts and the overall quality of life.”

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