Mark received a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Accounting and Economics from Whitworth University in 1999. He transitioned to Northwestern Mutual in 2002 after spending almost 3 years as a CPA for a regional accounting firm.
He earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional certificate and Chartered Life Under (CLU®) in 2003, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) in 2005, Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL®) in 2008, and the Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®) designation in 2009. In 2021, Mark was recognized in Forbes as a Top Financial Security Professional.
Mark is a lifetime resident of Spokane, WA, and married his high school sweetheart, Kristi, in 1999. Together they have two kids, Rylee and Sam. His family attends Life Center Church where he is serving on the Leadership Council. Mark also serves on the Whitworth University Foundation Board.
When he is not working, he enjoys flying (VFR license obtained in 2019), scuba diving (with his daughter when possible), time up at Priest Lake, travel, and quality time with family and friends.