North Wind Group announced yesterday that it has brought on Mark Swantko as its new Eastern Regional Business Development Manager. As part of the new position, Swantko will be based in Knoxville, Tenn., and will lead marketing and business development for the company and its six subsidiaries in 31 eastern states. Swantko was most recently a vice president at EnSafe and Director of Sales at CH2M Hill. “As North Wind continues to grow Mark’s expertise will help us expand even further into the eastern U.S.,” North Wind President Chris Leichtweis said in a statement. “He brings a winning track record and great industry reputation to North Wind. We are proud to welcome him to our team and look forward to continued growth ahead.”