An introductory earth science class is how Marshall first discovered his interest in weather. That fascination grew throughout his childhood and eventually influenced him to study the subject at the University of Michigan, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in atmospheric and oceanic sciences.

His first meteorological position was working part-time for a Detroit weatherman who forecasted for a local radio station and area companies. Marshal became the 6^th team member at Wilkens Weather and after 16 years of service, he still likes forecasting the weather the best. "Making an accurate forecast in areas with very little available data is the most challenging," he explains. In the end, though, the customer that appreciates the work and finds the data helpful is the most gratifying part of his job.