Last day at Ford

[Mark McGowan]

Today I walked out the Experimental Vehicle Building for the last time as an Ford employee. 38 years of driving some of the most exciting vehicles on the planet and getting paid to do it I can truly say I have live a very charmed life in this chapter of my life. Has been a incredible ride and they still want me to do the track day testing, go figure. Looking forward to the next chapter what ever that may be. Know that I will have more time for those GT road trips, no rushing home to get to work.

 

[THamonGT]

Congratulations Mark, Wow, what a career! That’s a long time! Your next fun phase of your life is just beginning!

 

[GTJack]

Congratulations Mark! Thanks for your contributions to making great Ford cars, especially our GTs and Mustangs!! Enjoy the next phase of life. It's great to be your own boss, and it says a lot about you that Ford wants your "help" post retirement. Enjoy each day!!

 

[soroush]

Congrats and cheers to the many years of hanging out with GT buddies ahead.

 

[Apollo]

Congratulations Mark, your retirement sounds fantastic, hopefully the continued track testing does not include the paperwork part. Looking forward to seeing you.
T&M

 

[DoctorV8]

Congrats Mark. So what were you testing 38 years ago? I want to hear some Fox chassis stories next time I see you!

Regards,

Sanjay

 

[partssmann]

Mark, more time to come join us hear in AZ as a more permanent winter visitor. My turn for a GT owner dinner at my house this next year in the spring.

 

[AJB]

Congrats.... enjoy !
(by the way ,your PM mailbox is full.... no messages accepted...)
andy (ajb)

 

[Beez]

Mark, thanks for sharing this update. I greatly enjoyed meeting you at Rally 12 and hope this crowd can meet up again soon.

Brian

 

[bonehead]

Congrats, buddy. Just more time you get to spend with Ms Lynnette!

 

[jr66]

Happy retirement

 

[Cobrar]

Today I walked out the Experimental Vehicle Building for the last time as an Ford employee. 38 years of driving some of the most exciting vehicles on the planet and getting paid to do it I can truly say I have live a very charmed life in this chapter of my life. Has been a incredible ride and they still want me to do the track day testing, go figure. Looking forward to the next chapter what ever that may be. Know that I will have more time for those GT road trips, no rushing home to get to work.

Congratulations, Mark so very well deserved! Matti’s will be missing you!

Not to be a spoiler but, as to this alleged ‘retirement’, all I can say is don’t get too comfy, we (Ford) only have one guy who can officially sign-off on new product. So drop me a note if you need to someone to ‘broker’ you a better consulting fee. ;-))

 

[shesgotlegs]

Congratulations Mark! You know what they say... now you’re going to be busier than ever :lol

 

[Spirit]

Congratulations on your retirement. 38 years at the same company is quite an accomplishment. Enjoy the new "carreer".

 

[PL510*Jeff]

Enjoy the new chapter in your life in good health. Just remember Sunday is when the big paper comes.

 

[Raj Nair]

Congratulations, Mark! Thank you for all you done for Ford and all your friends there!!!

 

[Propdave]

Congratulations Mark. What an impressive career you have created and experienced over 38 years. Wishing you the best of luck in the next phase of your life.

 

[Blue Moose]

Wow! Congratulations Mark!! An amazing career. Thank you for all the work you have done with the wonderful Fords we get to enjoy every day.

I dare you to post a picture of your first day at Ford:biggrin

 

[DakotaGT]

Congratulations, Mark. Thank you for your significant part in making Ford the success that it is!

 

[fjpikul]

You chump. Your new retirement "boss" will not be an easy task master. You should keep this to yourself and go play golf every day. Congrats buddy