Busted for not napping in kindergarten, Mark was allowed to draw, shocking his teacher that he was sketching in perspective. Busted in third grade for painting the back of the seat in front of him, he was sent to re-paint the wall outside the cafeteria (he responded with a zoo mural). Busted for selling drawings of Playboy and Harley logos in high school, he was sent to a "commercial art" class and, thus, began his journey into advertising. Four years of business school confirmed his love for the creative side of the trade, yet he retains a healthy respect for strategy and an understanding of words such as "disintermediation." Fifteen years into his career he has been recognized by the Portland Roseys, the Tellys, the Northwest and Southeast regional Addys and the West Coast Show, and has seen his clients' work appear in Communication Arts, Creativity, Fortune Small Business and Print Magazine.
DREAM JOB:
I've always wanted to race cars. I love anything where I can go fast: skiing, driving, motorcycles.
FIRST JOB:
Busboy at Elmer's Pancake House.
EMBARRASSING STORY ABOUT YOURSELF:
Knocked on and shattered a very large window at Elmer's trying to catch a friend's attention outside.
THINGS YOUR MOTHER WOULD APPROVE OF:
That I did not work out as a busboy.
FAVORITE DRINK:
Carnation Instant Breakfast (It's instant and it's breakfast. I don't get the Carnation part.)
FAVORITE PASTIME:
Evie and Jasper, my kids.
FAVORITE THING TO DO OUTSIDE OF WORK:
Tinker with, wash, drive, stare at my '66 Mustang.
OTHER INTERESTING FACTS YOU WANT TO SHARE WITH THE WORLD:
I hate Favorite Lists. Really.
