Mark Hood, owner of Hood Marine Canvas Company in Merrimac, MA recently achieved certification as a Master Fabrics Craftsman in Marine Exterior signifying his superior knowledge of the principles and practices of business and organizational management pertaining to the exterior marine custom fabrication industry.

Hood was certified as a Master Fabrics Craftsman in Marine Exterior on November 28, 2011.  As a member of a select group of certified professionals, Hood has gained experience through continued professional development, contributed to the advancement of specialty fabric products and has endorsed the Code of Ethics of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) reflecting ethical business leadership and management practices.

To become professionally certified through IFAI, individuals participate in project submission, essay questions and written exams that test knowledge of the principles and practices of exterior marine custom fabrication.