As a Petty Officer in the Taiwanese Navy, OBIES founder Marc Chang had the privilege of spending 2 years with the US Navy in Charleston, SC. After exposure to American language and culture, Marc decided to return to the US and learn ESL.
Marc earned his Master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Southern Illinois University in 2009. While attending school, Marc remained active in his local church where he eventually met his future wife.
Today, Marc lives in Southern Illinois with his wife and their 2 young daughters, In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, the outdoors, and helping international students at his alma mater, Southern Illinois University.
Marc and his family were featured on a “Going Global” episode on WSIL TV. To view the clip, Click HERE.