Mark Knurek has more than 20 years of experience in strategy, marketing, sales, product development, engineering and brand management. With much of his background in the building industry, Knurek is dedicated to developing and maintaining collaborative and productive relationships with key leaders in the fire protection industry. Knurek is an Executive Governing Board Member of the International Fire Sprinkler Association (IFSA), a member of the Suppliers and Manufacturers Council, Quality Assurance Committee and Residential Committee for the National Fire Sprinkler Association, and strong supporter of the American Fire Sprinkler Association. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. With continuous change in fire protection regulations, plumbing systems and construction practices around the world, Knurek and his team are committed to leading BlazeMaster and Corzan through the adoption and growing applications of Lubrizol’s unique CPVC compounds.