
Mark Johnston
Senior Advisor

After helping grow Nettest from a start-up to being acquired by Great Nordic, Mark joined Microtest as VP and led the development of the world’s first LAN cable certification products, resulting in rapid company growth and a successful IPO. After the company attracted Fluke corporation and was acquired, Mark ran product development, M&A and strategic planning for Fluke Networks. Mark also ran strategic planning and M&A at JDSU prior to its split into Viavi and Lumentum. In 2011 he founded Telementrix, a management consulting company specializing in M&A best practices, strategic planning, new product development and market research. Mark was the only outside board member at iBwave prior to their successful exit (being acquired by Corning).
Mark lives in Scottsdale Arizona but is often found exploring the world with his wife on frequent international adventures. He is also a NASA Solar System Ambassador and does over 50 public astronomy outreach events/year. When not traveling or peering through a telescope, Mark can be found hiking, playing guitar, geocaching and spending time with his children.