Mark is a Motivational Speaker, Author, Trainer, and internet Talk Show Host. He is also a former college basketball player for the University of Alabama – Huntsville. His accomplishments on and off the court were rewarded by being inducted into the UAH Hall of Honors. As a former athlete, Mark understands how important it is to prepare now for the future.  Mark’s business background includes ownership of a Cookies by Design franchise store in the Washington DC Metropolitan area and President of the Franchisee Owners Advertising Association (FOAA).

 Years ago, Mark had an opportunity to speak at a Future Business Leaders of America Meeting in Fairfax, VA. Since then Mark has delivered his message at local and state convention for DECA, FBLA and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Mark is also a certified speaker with Monster.com’s speaking division, Making it Count. This allows Mark to speak to students from high school to college about getting ready for success. He also speaks for Positive Coaches Alliance, a national organization whose mission is to transform youth sports, so that sports can transform youth. Mark speaks to coaches, parents and athletes about a better way to coach youth sports.  Mark’s goal as a motivational speaker is to continue to present to diverse groups all over the country and to “Move you from the bench to the starting line-up of life.”