Mark Bandre

Born in Sycamore, Illinois, Mark Bandre graduated from high school in Harrisonville, Missouri, then earned three degrees: a Bachelor of Science from Baker, a Master’s from Friends, and a doctorate from George Fox. Mark served as an administrator at private colleges for 37 years before retiring in 2026. Spouse to one, father to two, and grandpa to one, Mark values The Land Institute’s mission and appreciates using retirement time and energy being part of the team and learning new things every day. At the institute, Mark is a substitute research assistant, which means he helps the research team with whatever needs to happen, bringing a strong work ethic and curiosity every day.

My most perennial traits are organization and attention to detail – harkening back to childhood when my baseball cards were stored alphabetized by team.