Growing up on a golf course in Martinsville, VA led Mark to study Agronomy at Virginia Tech and then become the youngest golf course superintendent in the state at the age of 20. From there, Mark went on to run golf courses in Wilmington and Key West before branching out into private landscaping and specialized irrigation work. Mark moved back to Wilmington in 2020 and when he is not working, He and his son enjoy spending time at the beach, playing guitar, or just hanging out in the backyard with their dog Navy.