Mark was born and raised in north St. Louis County and graduated from Christian Brothers College High School. He worked his way through the University of Missouri–St. Louis, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Political Science, and later pursued MBA studies at Webster University.

After years in middle management with three major St. Louis Fortune 500 companies, Mark built a successful real estate career as a broker—first with Prudential Alliance Realtors and now with RE/MAX Results.

Mark and his wife Kathy have been married for 35 years. They have two sons, David and Stephen, and five grandchildren. The family has called Chesterfield and Ballwin home for more than 30 years.

In 2011, Mark was elected to the Ballwin Board of Aldermen, serving as District 2 Alderman until 2014, when voters elected him to the St. Louis County Council. He also serves as a trustee for his subdivision. These roles have given him the opportunity to lead on economic development, quality-of-life issues, and fiscal responsibility across West County.

Mark continues to give back to his community as a board member of St. Louis HELP, which provides refurbished medical equipment to those in need throughout the metro area. He volunteers with the Boy Scouts and is a leader in his church. As Republican Committeeman for Lafayette Township, he helps educate and organize grassroots support for local lawmakers and works to recruit strong candidates for public office. He is also active in both the West County and Chesterfield Chambers of Commerce, as well as Progress 64.

Throughout his service, Mark has made certain that every voice is heard in local government and has earned the respect of his colleagues. He looks forward to continuing to serve the people of District 7.