Mike Marks is co-founder of Indian River Consulting Group and a leading authority in B2B distribution, with over 40 years of experience in channel-driven markets. A former Executive Vice President of Lex Electronics, he has built deep relationships across multiple industries and is widely recognized for his insights on distribution strategy.

Mike has served as a Research Fellow for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors and held faculty roles at Purdue University and Texas A&M. He currently serves on several industry boards and mentors students at the Florida Institute of Technology, where he teaches AI prompt engineering and critical thinking.