Mark’s career has spanned over 40 years in public health, human services and non-profit management.

He has had the opportunity to serve in both board and staff leadership positions in a variety of organizations.

While still in college, he began his career as a community organizer in Oakland County, Michigan developing youth recreation programs, crisis centers, free clinics and programs for runaway and homeless youth. His interest in public policy eventually took him to the state capitol in Lansing where he became the first lobbyist for the state network of Planned Parenthood affiliates and then served as the first Executive Director of the Michigan Association for Local Public Health representing Michigan’s network of local public health departments where, among other projects, he participated in the development of one of the nation’s first local public health accreditation programs.

His national activities have included work with the American Society of Association Executives, Public Health Informatics Institute, the National Association of Local Boards of Health and the National Association of County and City Health Officials where he was the first chair of the Public Health Marketing Strategic Direction Team, and the Institute for Credentialing Excellence.

He has managed organizations with 3 employees to 1,500 employees with budgets ranging from $500,000 to $130,000,000. His consistent focus has been in improving policies and practices and building sustainable organizations. With regard to employees, he is committed to building and sustaining high performing teams while emphasizing continuing education and career development.

He is also active with the California Society of Association Executives where he is a current member and Past Chair of the Legislative Committee.

In addition, he has served on the board of the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center and as the public member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence, Accreditation Services Council, and currently serves on the I.C.E. Board of Directors.

A firm believer in community service, Mark chaired the Citizen Participation Advisory Board overseeing the Community Development Block Grant in his former hometown of Huntington Beach, California and he continues his local commitment by volunteering with various local organizations in his hometown of Los Angeles, California.

Mark continues to serve as a mentor, coach and guide for a variety of professionals and organizations.