Mark Blanchfield, M.S.
About Mark Blanchfield, M.S.
Mark Blanchfield, M.S., is the Supervisor of Global Fraud Operations at Expedia Group, with a background in criminology and computer science.
Supervisor, Global Fraud Operations at Expedia Group
Mark Blanchfield currently holds the position of Supervisor, Global Fraud Operations at Expedia Group in Springfield, Missouri. He began this role in 2019, bringing his prior experience from various other roles within the company. His responsibilities include overseeing fraud detection and prevention strategies and ensuring operational efficiencies within the fraud operations team.
Previous Roles at Expedia Group
Before becoming a supervisor, Mark served in multiple capacities within Expedia Group. He was a Fraud Analyst II for five months in 2019. Prior to that, he worked as a Backup Trainer for three months between 2018 and 2019. From 2017 to 2019, he held the position of Fraud Analyst I for two years. Additionally, he was a Fraud Support Analyst for eight months between 2016 and 2017. These roles allowed him to gain extensive experience in fraud detection and training within the company.
Previous Experience in Fraud Detection
In addition to his roles at Expedia Group, Mark worked briefly as a Fraud Investigator at Great Southern Bank in 2016. Although his tenure was short, this role further solidified his expertise in identifying and preventing fraudulent activities.
Internship Experience
Mark's career also includes internships that provided valuable insights into law enforcement and criminal investigations. He interned at Greene County Sheriff's Office for four months in 2015 and at Missouri State Highway Patrol for four months in 2014. These internships helped him build a foundational understanding of criminology and fraud detection.
Educational Background
Mark pursued higher education at Missouri State University, where he achieved a Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminology from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminology and Psychology from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science between 2020 and 2023. Before his tenure at Missouri State University, he obtained an Associate of Arts (A.A.) from Ozarks Technical Community College, where he studied from 2010 to 2012.