Mark is a people advocate. He believes people have inherent value and worth, period. For more than 35 years, his life and work have been about people: retail management, employment services, team training, church leadership, consulting and leadership development. It’s all about people.

Mark is a sought-after trainer, consultant and coach. As a certified Guide of LifePlan and certified Facilitator of StratOp, Mark is helping individuals in both marketplace and nonprofit sectors experience focus and freedom, not only in their career, but in their personal lives as well.

Mark is the author of three books that lay a non-negotiable foundation about people: each individual has infinite value and at the same time brings unique value to their sphere of influence. His resources are used in college classrooms, local churches, other non-profits and businesses.

Mark has been married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, for over 36 years, and today they are still best friends. Their only child, Liv, married her high school sweetheart, Jacob Alexander, in 2016.