This is Mark's 13th year at Pine Creek. He grew up in the area and attended D20 schools as a child. Mark is a graduate of Mesa State College where he majored in Animal and Cellular Biology and then received his Master's Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Phoenix. He has a background in both field research and medical device research and development. Mark is married and has one child who also attended District 20 schools. In his spare time, he enjoys being with his family and friends in the mountains.