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YOUR RIGHTS ARE WORTHLESS UNLESS YOU PROTECT THEM!  DO NOT EXPECT THE COURT SYSTEM TO DO IT FOR YOU!. PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS WITH AGGRESSIVE AND AFFORDABLE DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW REPRESENTATION.. Not litigating your case correctly the first time is likely going to be a huge and costly mistake.  I understand that money does not grow on trees, but trying to save a few thousand dollars can cost you tens of thousands of dollars and four times the amount of time in court when you must return to repair the mistakes that can be remedied.  Some mistakes, once made, cannot be remedied!. PROTECT YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO CUSTODY (legal decision making), PARENTING TIME AND CHILD SUPPORT.. Don't damage your spousal support and asset distribution positions.  Do not give away large amounts of money, that you cannot get back later!  The law is the law for a reason.  You need to protect your rights, because if you screw up, you may not be able to fix it later.. NEVER TRUST A SPOUSE THAT SAYS, "YOU DO NOT NEED AN ATTORNEY".  IF HE/SHE IS SAYING THAT TO YOU, YOU KNOW THAT YOU REALLY, REALLY, NEED AN ATTORNEY!. IF YOU HEAR YOUR SPOUSE SAY, "YOU DON'T WANT TO SPEND MONEY ON AN ATTORNEY", WHAT THAT SPOUSE REALLY MEANS IS, "DON'T SPEND MONEY ON AN ATTORNEY, BECAUSE I WANT TO KEEP IT FOR MYSELF".  I WILL BE FAIR, ALMOST ALWAYS MEANS, "I WILL BE MORE THAN FAIR TO MYSELF AND SHOCKINGLY LESS FAIR TO YOU".. HIRE ME TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND I WILL WORK HARD TO ENSURE THAT YOUR ARE TREATED FAIRLY, JUSTLY AND WITH DIGNITY!  DO NOT LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE!

With more than three decades as an accomplished personal injury attorney, MichaelSkousen has made a career of consistently obtaining full compensations as entitled under law for victims of motor vehicle accidents and those filing wrongful death claims. His good work has been vital in the growth of Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience, PLC into one of the Valley's premier law firms. A graduate in Business from Brigham Young University with a law degree from the California Western School of Law, Michael is a committed student of Arizona law and a respected member of the Arizona legal community. A member of the Arizona Bar as well as the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, Michael is also a current member of the Arizona Association for Justice. Michael brings a wealth of courtroom experience to the firm and works passionately to facilitate the best possible resolution for every claim. His successes are indicative of the type of representation clients can expect of Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience, PLC.

William Gulbrandsen has focused his law practice at Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience, PLC on personal injury law and helping victims obtain fair and equitable settlements for their injuries. Jess' focus on the personal injury side of law has led him to help claimants in cases involving vehicle accidents, dangerous products and medical malpractice litigation. His excellence in these areas has made him a valued member of the SGP team. A graduate of Brigham Young University, Jess received his law degree form Arizona State University and is a current member of the Arizona Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. Jess' knowledge of Arizona law and how it applies to the individual nature of each claim empowers clients to make constructive decisions in their cases.

Wade Tanner joined JacksonWhite Law firm in 2019 as an Associate, and practices in the area of criminal defense. His practice focuses on both misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses. Wade brings experience from working both as a prosecutor for the county attorney’s office and as a criminal defense attorney for a local firm. His experience on both sides of the criminal justice system provides valuable insight and contacts that are beneficial to his clients.. Bar Admissions: Wade was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 2016. He is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of Arizona.. Education and Honors: Wade received his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in Interdisciplinary Studies, Political Science, and History. He received his J.D. degree from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, ASU, in 2016.. Professional Activities and Experience: Prior to joining JacksonWhite, Wade started his legal career at the Pinal County Attorney’s Office as a deputy county attorney, focusing on criminal prosecution relating to appeals, juvenile, misdemeanor and felony cases. After working in prosecution, Wade switched gears and began working as a criminal defense attorney with MayesTelles PLLC.. Personal: Prior to law school, Wade worked for DW Sports Group and was able to combine his love of sports with a career while working in marketing, design, and customer service.

VS Criminal Defense Attorneys are focused on providing you personalized service and aggressive representation. Our lead attorney is renowned by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney. Our dedicated attorneys have a passion for individual rights, government accountability, personal freedom, and are prepared to fight for these ideals on your behalf. Our Arizona criminal defense practice addresses sex crime charges charges and accusations ranging from:. When you are in need of an experienced and top-rated criminal defense attorney in Arizona, trust the defense law firm with a record of success. VS Criminal Defense Attorneys are Five Star rated throughout the legal community by satisfied clients and fellow attorneys. Our lead Attorney, Michelle Skura Esq, has been acknowledged as one of the nation's top trial lawyers, is part of the American Association for Justice, and is recognized as one of the 10 Best attorneys in client satisfaction by the AICLA.. Our award-winning criminal law firm prioritizes your legal needs above all else, providing honest and straightforward representation and consistent communication from beginning to end. Our Attorneys will help you understand your rights and fiercely defend those rights in a court of law.. Contact VS Criminal Defense Attorneys via phone or visit us online to schedule your confidential consultation. The Prosecution has already started, you need to begin your defense, call us.. VS Criminal Defense Attorneys1845 S Dobson Rd Suite 202Mesa, AZ 85202

Vicki L. Liszewski has been practicing law since 1997 and provides representation for individuals facing matters involving family law, criminal law, and juvenile law. She was appointed as a Maricopa County Judge Pro Tempore in 2009, and serves as a judge in family and juvenile court. To find out more about the representation Attorney Liszewski may be able to provide you with, do not hesitate to contact Liszewski Law Group, PLLC today!

The founder of Knowles Law Firm, PLC, Anthony Knowles is a former Arizona police officer who now focuses his legal practice on the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, and DUI defense. His experience as a police officer has made him familiar with proper police procedures as well as common mistakes officers make when making an arrest. This insight makes him a more effective advocate for his clients. He has successfully defended thousands of accused individuals. He is also a knowledgeable personal injury advocate who skillfully helps clients obtain fair compensation after an accident.. Mr. Knowles has been included in the list of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Arizona by the National Trial Lawyers Association, placing him within the state’s top 5% of lawyers. He is fully committed to ensuring that his clients receive the very best legal representation possible.

Sterling’s practice focuses primarily as a litigation attorney, including, but not limited to, business litigating, employment litigation and general commercial litigation. Before joining Gunderson, Denton & Peterson, Sterling practiced at Jennings, Strouss, & Salmon, PLC in Phoenix focusing primarily in the areas of medical malpractice, health care litigation, and general commercial litigation.. Sterling graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with a B.A.E. in English-Education and received his law degree, cum laude, from A.S.U.’s law school. Sterling has experience in nearly all aspects of litigation, including proceedings and trials in Superior Court, Justice Court, and Federal District Court, proceedings in administrative tribunals, participating in mediations, arbitrations, and countless depositions.. Sterling is a native Arizonan and has lived in Mesa his entire life. He enjoys spending time with his wife and children and extended family. He also enjoys coaching various youth sport activities, camping, traveling, and nearly any outdoor activity.. Sterling is now a partner at Denton Peterson, PC as a ligitation attorney. The practice areas he is focused on is employment ligitation, business ligitation, and general commercial ligitation.

Since joining The Hogle Firm in 2016, Jacqueline Parker has been an advocate for individuals experiencing family law and divorce issues. Whether an individual is facing a divorce, child custody or any sort of family law problem, Jacqueline excels at explaining the law to her clients in a way they understand, communicating their options to them and guiding them through today’s legal system.. When clients meet with Jacqueline, they receive her full attention.  She listens, she understands and she assists clients in solving their legal problems during difficult circumstances in their lives.. When she’s not practicing law, Jacqueline is dedicated to service.  She spent a year and a half serving the area of Houston, Texas for her church.  She has also participated in several medical service missions to countries in need, traveling as a medical volunteer to Nicaragua, Peru, and Ecuador.. The oldest of 4 children and a native Arizonan, Ms. Parker attended Red Mountain High School where she participated in sports medicine, choir and speech and debate. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Classical Literature and Philosophy and her J.D. from the University of San Francisco.

Sheri Shepard is an equity partner at Udall Shumway, PLC.  Ms. Shepard has represented clients exclusively in the area of family law for over 15 years. Ms. Shepard's priority is to help her clients obtain their specific goals. Ms. Shepard effectively advocates equally for both her male clients and her female clients. Representation of a client's specific needs vary whether they need an attorney to represent them through an amicable divorce process or whether the client requires a very assertive approach to the representation.  Ms. Shepard understands the importance of recognizing the client's wishes and goals. Ms. Shepard represents clients in a variety of family law situations such as simple and complex divorce situations and has experience handling issues surrounding simple assets cases as well as complex assets, business valuation issues, spousal maintenance as well as complex custody cases that may require custody evaluations or a more head-on approach when dealing with issues related to domestic violence, or drug and alcohol abuse. Ms. Shepard represents clients in divorce, paternity and custody situations, parenting time, grandparent rights as well as a variety of other types of family law cases. Ms. Shepard's degree psychology has been invaluable in understanding the emotional difficulties experience during their case.. Ms. Shepard is an experienced litigator and also understands the importance to families in resolving cases through settlement efforts such as mediation, settlement conferences and other avenues. Ms. Shepard is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Arizona, and a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association.

Shane D. Buntrock, received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV® Preeminent rating. He is the Managing Member of Buntrock & Gardner Law, PLLC. Shane launched his own law firm in 2013 as part of his dream and with the support of his clients, family and friends. Prior to starting his own firm, Shane was a shareholder in a successful Phoenix law firm and a shareholder in a East Valley law firm located in Mesa. Shane’s practice emphasizes business and corporate law, acquisitions, commercial civil litigation and personal injury. He primarily focuses in the areas of corporate succession and acquisition, creditor rights, landlord tenant, employment law, protection of trade secrets, construction litigation and trust and estate litigation.. Mr. Buntrock is highly experienced in counseling and defending parties in various litigations including non-compete agreements, workouts, lender loan documentation, business divorce, buy sell agreements, easement or boundary disputes. He counsels and represents individuals and businesses in claims for contractual damages, claims for breach of fiduciary duties and recovery of collateral. Representative clients include manufacturing companies, retailers and direct sales companies, defense contractors, banks, lenders, health care professionals, surgery centers, insurance agents and agencies, industrial manufacturers and suppliers, farmer and ranchers, injured individuals and businesses and industrial equipment suppliers. Mr. Buntrock handles personal injury and wrongful death cases.. Shane and his wife are the parents of four children. He is active in his church and volunteers with the Mesa Baseline Rotary Club, Little League and the Boy Scouts of not working, Shane enjoys golf, upland bird and big game hunting.. Shane is also proud to be a burn injury survivor. He is currently general counsel and Board Chair Elect for the Arizona Burn Foundation which provides education, emotional and financial support to burn survivors and their families. He also serves on the board of directors for the Mesa Foundation for Educational Excellence.. Reported Decisions:. Firetrace USA LLC et al adv. Lawrence Jesclard and Hazard Protections System, Inc. United States District Court for the District of Arizona, 2007-CV-2001. Obtained defense verdict against all claims for alleged misappropriations of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, unfair competition and alleged patent infringement. Obtained defense verdict after two week jury seeking over $50 million in damages.. Hogan v. Anasazi Foundation, United States District Court obtained dismissal of claim for alleged wrongful termination based on sexual orientation discrimination.

Ryan is a third generation attorney at the law firm of Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience. Having grown up around the legal profession, Ryan understands the importance of serving the community with commitment, compassion and integrity. His passion for being an advocate for clients in need led him to focus on personal injury cases involving vehicle accidents, dog bites, dangerous products, medical malpractice and more.Ryan spent multiple years in the Arizona Summit Legal Clinic where he focused on serving the underserved in the community. While in school he argued on several mock trials and excelled in civil litigation. Ryan is passionate about service and treating everyone with the respect and attention they deserve, regardless of their background.A graduate of Utah Valley University, Ryan received his law degree from Arizona Summit Law School and is a current member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. Ryan has a thorough understanding of Arizona law and is committed to advocating for the rights of his clients.

Professional and Philosophy. Attorney Trent D. Woods is the managing partner at Woods Law Group, PLLC.  His practice focuses on estate planning, probate, and firearms law.  He has worked extensively in matters involving estate planning and probate proceedings, particularly for large, valuable, or unique firearms collections, contested and uncontested probate proceedings, ATF compliance, Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) management and operations, unregistered or questionable status firearms, and general firearms law.  He represents individuals, couples, and families planning their estates, decedents estates, individuals being investigated by the ATF, licensed gun dealers and manufacturers (FFLs), as well gun-related businesses, such as accessory or barrel manufacturers.. Trent has written and lectured on numerous legal topics, in particular estate planning and firearms law. He is a member of the State Bar of Arizona, WealthCounsel, and many other groups.. Trent believes in partnering with his clients by truly understanding their business, their families, and their needs, concerns, and goals.  He takes a sincere interest in his clients and strives to understand what is truly important to them.  This philosophy comes from his experience sitting on the opposite side of the desk from attorneys, as a client.  As an operations manager of a multi-million dollar construction company, Trent worked closely with numerous attorneys for nearly ten years.  He knows what it is like to sit in the client’s chair, and as a result, he strives to be the attorney he wished he always had.. Personal. Trent knows what is most important in his life: his wife and four children.  He loves spending time with them and strives to be a good husband and father.  Trent loves the outdoors and enjoys scuba diving, camping, sports, and shooting (but not hunting).  Trent maintains an informative website, , which is dedicated to Arizona firearms law, the National Firearms Act (NFA) and gun trusts.  He also maintains , which is dedicated to estate planning and probate law.

Pain is inevitable; misery is optional. That is the philosophy that governs Mark Shields’ approach to legal problems, particularly in family law. While many legal issues deal with contracts, bills or dented fenders, a family law situation is thicker because it deals directly with people. What’s more, those people comprise the family, which Mark believes to be the fundamental unit of society. Because a family law issue is so important and so personal, it should be handled by someone who understands humans and someone who cares. Mark believes that being down to earth and an honest, approachable guy is just as important in the practice of law as it is in life in general.. Mark Shields has been married for over seventeen years and is the proud father of five daughters. He is a native of Phoenix and has deep Arizona roots, going back four generations. He is also a third-generation Arizona lawyer. Mark graduated from Washington High School in Phoenix and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1993 with a degree in sociology. Before earning his bachelor’s degree, Mark also spent two years in Portugal as a missionary for his church and working with people of varied backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures. After working for a year or two while his wife finished up her degree, Mark entered the J. Reuben Clark Law School, where he graduated in 1997. Mark’s law school class was ranked seventh in the nation for average GPA and LSAT scores, so he was immediately initiated into a highly competitive environment.. Mark began with Gillespie, Shields & Durrant back when it was Gillespie & Associates in 1996, prior to his last year of law school. Since that time, Mark has practiced heavily in the area of family law and has also had extensive experience in civil litigation, employment law, juvenile law, and insurance disputes.. Mark is happy to report that his approach to practicing law has changed remarkably little during this recession because he has always sought to deliver true value to his clients. Whether the case involves millions of dollars or no dollars, Mark has consistently sought to provide his clients the best service for the most accessible price.. In his spare time, if there is such a thing, Mark enjoys spending time with his family (especially when it’s in the White Mountains), listening to fine music of many genres, building high quality stereo speakers, home improvement projects, and, more recently writing. Mark has published two religious books and hopes to publish more in the years to come. Mark speaks Portuguese and has also studied Spanish, German, and a few other languages through the years.

Over 17 years of practicing law in Arizona I have served thousands of clients experiencing trying times and difficult circumstances. There are many reasons for coming to the place in one's life when the need for filing a bankruptcy becomes necessary. Job loss, illness, disability, even loss of a loved one can all result in devastating financial consequences and hardship, which may leave no other choice. No one sufferring these consequences should have to have their misfortunes compounded by having to deal with abusive collection agencies, lawsuits, and wage garnishments. My first step in serving your bankruptcy needs will be to charge you a reasonable and affordable fee far below what many other bankruptcy attorneys will charge you. I do not want my fee to serve as an impediment to you gaining prompt access to the Bankruptcy Court. Secondly, when you retain my services, you can immediately begin to regain some peace in your life knowing that I, not you, will deal with your creditors directly. You no longer need to avoid phone calls or worry about being humilated by collection agencies.  Finally, within a few months your bankruptcy discharge will be complete and you will be free to take advantage of the fresh start in life you are entitled to through either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

My name is Taylor Larson, thank you for visiting my Avvo page.  I am a Mesa native and grew up the oldest of 4 children.  Growing up, I was often found either on a field or court playing one of my many favorite sports.  In high school, I played football, basketball, and baseball, where I acquired many life skills that help me in my practice today.  When I am not practicing law, I can be found rooting for my beloved Sun Devils, traveling with my wife, Julie, or watching a game with my one-year-old son.. Please visit my law firm's website at .

My goal is to restore hope to those crushed under an unforgiving criminal justice system. Over the past 10 years, I've handled thousands of cases from complex felonies to simple criminal speeding tickets. In every case, my goal is to help those charged with crimes restore their hope, dignity, and future. Even if you've already been convicted of a crime, I can help. A portion of my practice is dedicated to helping clients convicted of crimes restore their constitutional rights and set aside convictions so they can have a fresh start.

My goal as an attorney is to put you in a better situation than when you first come into my office.  I believe a good attorney will not only strive to achieve their clients goals but to also guide them as to what is in their best interest long term.  I take great pride in being able to help people and look forward to doing so each and every day.

Ms. Davis' practice is primarily focused in the area of education law, representing and advising charter schools and school districts throughout the state. In her practice, Ms. Davis provide daily advice and assistance to school districts, charter schools, and other public educational institutions on a broad range of matters including, but not limited to, disability law matters, such as special education due process hearings, Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) complaints, and special education state complaints; student discipline; personnel issues; Governing Board liability; open meeting laws; public records issues; EEOC Complaints; and employment law matters.. Prior to completing her legal education, Ms. Davis worked as a school psychologist for twelve years in both Arizona and Washington State.  As a school psychologist, Ms. Davis was primarily responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations of students, as well as was routinely involved in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (“IEP”), behavior plans, and functional behavioral assessments.

Mr. Tobin handles criminal and DUI matters throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. He provides clients with professional, experienced, and aggressive representation. If your rights have been violated, Mr. Tobin isn’t afraid to seek justice and fight for you. He’s known for his honesty, compassion, and dedication to justice. When you step into the Mr. Tobin’s office, expect professionalism with a friendly touch. He’ll take the time to listen to your concerns and needs. He’ll work with you to dismiss charges, reduce charges, limit penalties, and protect your legal rights.. Attorney Timothy Tobin graduated with honors from Stonehill College of Easton, Massachusetts. Following his passion as a legal advocate, he earned his Juris Doctor from New England Law Boston where he was on the Dean’s list every semester. During law school, Mr. Tobin was a student-practitioner representing indigent women in divorce and custody disputes. He also worked at the prestigious law firm Lubin & Meyer of Boston, Massachusetts.. Mr. Tobin is admitted to practice law in the States of Arizona and Hawaii. Following law school, Mr. Tobin opened a criminal defense practice in Hawaii where he defended private and indigent clients in a variety of criminal charges. Mr. Tobin spent a large portion of his time working for the State Judiciary as a court-appointed attorney in misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile matters, and child protective service proceedings.. Following private practice, Mr. Tobin joined the County of Kauai Prosecutor’s office where he was the lead felony drug prosecutor for two years. He handled cases from charging and grand jury, to trial and post-conviction.. Mr. Tobin left Hawaii to practice criminal law in Arizona joining the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office as a Deputy Prosecutor.. In 2015, he realized that his true passion was defending the accused, and as such, returned to criminal defense to focus on helping people through difficult and trying times.. In his legal career, Mr. Tobin has garnered awards and recognitions in the legal community. He was elected as Secretary to the Kauai Bar Association, served on the local practice committee, and was appointed by the mayor to chair the drug enforcement committee. Mr. Tobin coached students in mock trial competitions and helped set up Hawaii’s first self-help legal center. Mr. Tobin received awards for his service to the State Judiciary in his role with the court’s mediations program and self-help legal center. As a lead felony drug prosecutor, Mr. Tobin regularly spoke at public events and taught courses at the police academy.. Outside of the office, Mr. Tobin spends time with his wife and family, playing sports, working out, reading, and playing music.. Call for a free and confidential consultation. You can also submit an online inquiry at our contact page.

Mr. Dougherty is a Co-Dean at the Keenan Trial Institute in Atlanta, Georgia. On faculty since 2015, Mr. Dougherty teaches numerous courses including: Rules, Opening Statement & Order of Proof, Witness Preparation, Admitted Liability and Cross Examination.. Mr. Dougherty is a 2006 graduate of Gerry Spence’s prestigious Trial Lawyers College and one of the first two graduates of the Keenan Trial Institute in 2015.. Licensed to Practice:. State of Arizona Bar, U.S. District of Arizona, State of Florida Bar, U.S. Northern District of Florida, U.S. Middle District of Florida, U.S. Southern District of Florida, United States Supreme Court

Matthew Fankhauser is licensed to practice in Arizona and the federal district of Arizona. He graduated from Northern Arizona in 2001 and Temple University’s Beasley School of Law in 2004. He currently resides in Phoenix with his wife, Christina, and two children.

Matthew (“Matt”) Koglmeier, the firm’s managing partner, attended Arizona State University and received his Bachelor’s Degree in business administration in 1979. Matt also received his Juris Doctor from Arizona State University in 1981. He began practicing law in May 1982 and has focused his practice in the area of civil litigation including landlord-tenant, personal injury and commercial litigation. Matt’s office has been located in Mesa, Arizona for over 30 years.. Mr. Koglmeier is admitted to practice in the following jurisdictions: the State of Arizona, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Mason Bradshaw is a partner and litigation attorney at The Bradshaw Firm. He represents individuals in wrongful death matters, auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability matters, and various other injury claims. Mr. Bradshaw graduated with a degree in English from Brigham Young University in 2008, after which he attended Florida Coastal School of Law and earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2011. While in law school, Mr. Bradshaw was a member of the Moot Court Honor Board and was a finalist in the National Moot Court Competition in 2010. Due to a high degree of peer recogniztion and professional achievement, Mr. Bradshaw has been recognized and rated as a top attorney by Super Lawyers since 2019. He is admitted to practice law in all Arizona state courts and in the Federal District Court of Arizona.

Mark takes a creative approach to the practice of law as a result of his unique background in business and financial services prior to going to law school in 1997. Mark has been an entrepreneur for over 30 years and has created, developed and directed businesses in financial services, international trade and distribution and professional services. He is a licensed attorney, Realtor, insurance producer and registered representative with a Series 6 and 63 and 65 Securities license.. Since becoming an attorney, Mark gained additional experience in Business Law, Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Law, Real Estate Law, Investment Law, Estate Planning and Asset Protection. For over 10 years Mark has been a talk show host on various radio stations and a frequent speaker at continuing education and seminar events for attorneys, real estate agents and other professionals.. Mark graduated Magna Cum Laude from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California and obtained a certificate in taxation. He served on the Maricopa Bar Association Task Force for Minorities and Women. Mark also sat on the Board of Lamson College and is a former chair of Maricopa Lawyer.. Mark served for many years in the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard and achieved the rank of Major. He is very active in his church and community. Mark and his wife, Shelly, have six children and eight grandchildren.