Mark Andrus
About Mark Andrus
Mark Andrus is the founder of SPRX and a former Global and U.S. R&D Incentives Leader at Grant Thornton LLP, with over 28 years of experience in R&D credit.
Mark Andrus Founder
Mark Andrus is the Founder of SPRX, joining the organization after a distinguished career at Grant Thornton. Preparing to retire in 2021, Andrus decided to extend his career by contributing to SPRX, driven by the innovative vision of Dominic Vitucci. His extensive background and leadership in R&D credit have positioned him as a key figure in the industry.
Mark Andrus Education and Expertise
Mark Andrus holds a master's degree from Brigham Young University (BYU). He began his professional journey at Coopers & Lybrand and was an early member of the R&D credit team. With over 28 years of industry experience, Andrus has become an expert in research and development credits, educating and helping craft the current R&D credit rules.
Mark Andrus Career Background
Mark Andrus started his career with Coopers & Lybrand before moving into a global leadership role at Grant Thornton. He served as the Global Leader of R&D Credits at Grant Thornton for twenty-five years, where he represented thousands of clients during IRS exams, appeals, and mediations. Andrus was instrumental in filing over $1.7 billion in R&D credits and crafting the current regulations.
Mark Andrus Achievements
Throughout his career, Mark Andrus has achieved significant milestones. He was pivotal in drafting the current R&D credit regulations and personally wrote several examples included in the final rules. Andrus has spoken at numerous industry events, trained many leaders in R&D credit, and appeared on radio and TV to discuss R&D credit matters. His work has left a lasting impact on the field of research and development incentives.