An accomplished industrial technology professional, Mark Ficek balances a busy career as a nondestructive testing (NDT) executive with an interest in financial planning, aviation, and philanthropy. An experienced pilot, Mark Ficek frequently flies his private plane to South America, where he has built an airstrip on his 5,000-acre ranch. From there, he uses his plane and aviation skills to assist with nonprofit initiatives throughout South America.
Professionally, Mark Ficek serves as the president of Metals Testing Services in Billings, MT, and has been a leader in the industry since 2002. In this role, he guides a company that provides x-ray, ultrasonic, and welding inspection, as well as other services, and which stands out as one of the first companies in the industry to offer a mobile digital x-ray rig. Focusing primarily on the oil and gas sector, Metals Testing Services maintains a team of highly qualified technicians employing cutting-edge equipment on projects ranging from gas pipelines and compressor stations to hospitals.
An active member of the NDT industry, Mark Ficek frequently attends trade show and industry conferences and stays current on best practices and other industry developments. He is also passionate about financial freedom, and he also holds a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
Professionally, Mark Ficek serves as the president of Metals Testing Services in Billings, MT, and has been a leader in the industry since 2002. In this role, he guides a company that provides x-ray, ultrasonic, and welding inspection, as well as other services, and which stands out as one of the first companies in the industry to offer a mobile digital x-ray rig. Focusing primarily on the oil and gas sector, Metals Testing Services maintains a team of highly qualified technicians employing cutting-edge equipment on projects ranging from gas pipelines and compressor stations to hospitals.
An active member of the NDT industry, Mark Ficek frequently attends trade show and industry conferences and stays current on best practices and other industry developments. He is also passionate about financial freedom, and he also holds a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
