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Mark Merritt has extensive experience in the aviation and technology sectors, currently serving in IT Operations for Totalisator Systems at United Tote, a subsidiary of Churchill Downs Incorporated, since 2000, focusing on computer wagering systems for horse racing. Previously, Mark operated as a freelance filmmaker and photographer from 2007 to 2016 and held the position of Airline Transport Pilot with both United Express Airlines and Great Lakes Aviation in the 1990s. Mark's aviation career began as a Flight Instructor and Check Airman, with early roles in aircraft refueling and maintenance. Additionally, Mark served in the United States Air Force, specializing in communications systems during notable military operations. Educational background includes degrees in aeronautics and communications from Nathaniel Hawthorne College and the Community College of the Air Force.