Mark grew up in south St. Louis and began his work experience as a teenager with Henges Interiors. After completing his carpentry apprenticeship in 1980, he blew out his knee playing soccer and moved indoors to perform job costing. After his manager left, 20-year-old Mark began to oversee men he previously worked for as an apprentice. He eventually moved into a sales role and took a position with Alberici as Vice President of Business Development in Automotive Marketing. After his daughter was born, Mark accepted an offer from Sachs Electric to spend more time with his family. A few more transitions later, Mark joined the Lawrence Group and was recruited to run Color Art Construction (formerly Commercial Installation and Construction). He has enjoyed several years now as the President of CAC.