Professor Mark Fiorey is the deputy director of the Hattendorf Historical Center. Fiorey leads a staff of 20, including teaching scholars and historical research professionals in the archives and museum producing original documentary research through examining sources uniquely available in the Naval Historical Collection at the Naval War College. Following 30 years of active service in the U.S. Navy, he retired as a Command Master Chief and master training specialist with nine years of teaching experience. He holds a master’s degree in Defense and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College.