Feb 2013 to 2000 Mechanic/WelderUnion Pacific Railroad Melrose Park, IL 2008 to 2012 Sheet metal worker/ Pipefitter/WelderFabricator Springfield, MO 2004 to 2008 Welder
Education:
Missouri State University Springfield, MO 2004 to 2007 General Studies, Chemistry, Biology, MathematicsWyoming Technical Institute Laramie, WY Associates in management
"There is definitely a big trend here for more people to be shopping on Thanksgiving Day," said Mark Mathews, vice president of research development at the National Retail Federation. In addition, he said, "We have seen a shift in emphasis on Black Friday to other days on that weekend."
OU Police Chief Andrew Powers said Mark Mathews was put on paid leave on Dec. 8 and will remainon leave until an internal investigation is completed.Powers wouldn't specific what thedepartment is investigating, but said he is personally handling the investigation.