Mark Masters

Mark Masters serves as director of the Georgia Water Planning and Policy Center at Albany State University and is a leading expert in agricultural water use and policy in the southeastern U.S.

Throughout his career, Mark has led numerous research and outreach projects related to water resources in Georgia and has positioned the center as a trusted technical resource for the state and its water planning efforts. Beyond the borders of Georgia, he recently supported development of the Potomac River Basin Comprehensive Plan and as a founding member and executive manager of the ACF Stakeholders, Inc., he was instrumental in helping the group reach consensus on a Sustainable Water Management Plan for the entire ACF Basin.

Mark is active on several local, state and national advisory boards, including the American Farm Bureau Water Advisory Committee, Governor’s Soil and Water Advisory Committee, Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership Board of Directors and as a supervisor for his local soil and water conservation district.

When he’s not busy professionally, Mark stays out of trouble raising grass-fed beef on his family farm in Terrell County and with his wife Amy, enjoys watching their three beautiful daughters make other kids look foolish on the soccer field.