Mark is a Maryland native, born in Baltimore, MD and raised in Silver Spring. He graduated from the University of Maryland College Park where he studied sports medicine and graduated with a degree in Kinesiology. Mark then attended the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he received his Master of Arts in Theological Studies. Shortly after completing seminary he went into ministry overseeing the Young Adult Ministry at Grace Community Church before landing at the well.Mark is passionate about music, music technology, sports and promoting in others as well as growing in his own cultural intelligence. On top of being a Pastoral Resident at The Well, Mark is a licensed and practicing athletic trainer at Paint Branch High School.