As one of the first employees at a small cellular phone start-up called Nextel, I gained firsthand experience in how a business grows from an idea to a company that, at its peak, employed many thousands.

Current revenues estimates are lower following a decision by the U. LGBT rights
On July 2 2009 Markell signed legislation banning discrimination based on sexual orientation in housing insurance public accommodations and employment ending a ten-year battle. The company expects to hire as many as 1500 Delawareans over the next five years.

He is Delaware's first Jewish governor. Jack A. Markell (born November 26 1960) is an American politician who has been the Governor of Delaware since 2009.