Mark’s passion is helping people connect with meaningful stories of place.

He creates educational travel programs that exceed expectations, allow for lifelong learning, and are sensible for an organization’s bottom line.

Mark brings seven years of experience in nonprofit development, donor stewardship, and fundraising for civic and wildlife conservation organizations.

He also brings eight years of skills from the enterprise sector related to program management, event management, and marketing automation.

When time permits, Mark guides with Road Scholar to provide safe and engaging science- and nature-based programs in the Pacific Northwest. He also works with Best Oregon Tours to create meaningful experiences for travelers who want to discover the beautiful Willamette Valley. As a volunteer with a local hiking organization, he crafts and leads interpretive day and multi-day trips to discover the dynamic natural history of the region.

Born and raised where the Ozark Mountains encounter the Great Plains, he now lives in Eugene, Oregon, with his family and their fifteen-year-old cat.

Mark looks forward to beginning part-time work on an MA in Outdoor Education Leadership in the coming year. He is a Certified Interpretive Guide, Wilderness First Responder, an Oregon Master Naturalist, and a graduate of ITMI (International Tour Management Institute).