Mark is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary (MABS) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (DMin). While pursuing a career in data center operations, he and his wife, Charlene were active in multiple organizations; serving with city governments, civic foundations, foreign missions boards, and various church-related ministries. After retirement, Mark took on a director role at Equip To Serve, a non-profit organization that provides training, tools and support to men and women that are engaged in work that serves the needs of others.