LUV IS IN MY BLOOD
I was made for Southwest Airlines.
So much of what Southwest is about is what I’m about. The world needs more of the Southwest Spirit mixed with a large dose of the Marc Spirit. We’d all be better off.
I believe that my...
Diverse work and life experiences
Global explorations
Passion for the airline industry and creating human connections
And my creative, strategic, and fun brain
...will all help me to rock...and roll...at Southwest Airlines.
Let’s do this.
If I was hungry on the streets of Agra, India, I would hope that someone would share some food and love with me as well.
The Golden Rule
The Golden Rule is my playbook. This is how I live life. Obviously, I want to have a wonderful life but I feel like my purpose here on this planet is to help others have a wonderful life as well.
Ask me about my Hundred Dollar Hugs.
LOL. The door to the stock room at Toy Joy in Austin, Texas. They get it.
SENSE OF HUMOR
I am here to laugh, love and live with a sense of humor that brings joy to others. We shouldn’t take life too seriously and one of the keys to a happy and successful life is a robust sense of humor.
Ask me about taking a naked hot stone bath in Bhutan.
This is me in 1996. Selling “les glows” at Disneyland Paris for 20 Francs each. Yes, I'm wearing knickers.
HAVE FUN
I believe in making an experience that might not be considered fun...fun! Why not?!
When I worked at Disneyland Paris, I turned the mundane job of a cashier into one of the most fun jobs I’ve ever had. Of course, working at Disneyland helped but I went above and beyond to make sure fun was a part of the daily routine.
Ask me about my knicker fun.
I took this photo in 1993. The beautiful quote was on the wall of the Land Pavilion at Epcot. I wonder where Vadra Francene Groce is now. I would love to connect with her.
Human Connection
I’m not afraid to talk to strangers. I’ve even received some pretty big hugs from them. I’m passionate about connecting people and care deeply about genuine human connections through experiences both familiar and new.
Ask me about my selfie with Sandip in the mountains of Bhutan.
After my sister and I hiked Mt. Fuji, this wonderful 93-year-old Japanese lady welcomed us to her store with hot tea and a genuine, “Congratulations.” That and thank you were the only English words she knew.
Hospitable
The definition of Marc is hospitable.
The definition of hospitable is: friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests. Synonyms: welcoming, friendly, congenial, sociable, convivial, cordial, courteous...yep, that’s me. :)
Ask me about experiencing genuine hospitality while hiking Mt. Fuji.
Actual pay stubs from my life as a Janitor at SportsTown USA. I made a whopping $4.50/hr.
Hungry and Humble
I love the concept of being hungry and humble. I am both.
In high school, I was the Janitor at SportsTown USA and it taught me so much about hard work and humility. I am hungry to work hard, be the best and always go above and beyond expectations...all while having a keen sense of humility.
Ask me about picking up trash at Walt Disney World...as a guest.
Warrior Spirit
I don't give up. I always work hard. I’m courageous.
When I was 20 years old, I did an internship at Walt Disney World and it was one of the greatest failures of my life but also one of the greatest lessons.
It ignited the never giving up spirit that lives within me to this day and was the beginning of an incredible life and career that has taken me all over the world.
Ask me about how the failure was a pivotal moment in my life.