Mark graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Business Administration degree in 1999. He obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 2002 while practicing with a national public accounting firm in Woodstock, Ontario.

Mark joined Neal, Pallett & Townsend LLP in 2004, continuing to provide audit and accounting services, and working with business owners, professionals, and not-for-profit organizations in a wide variety of sectors.

Through his volunteer community activities, Mark has been, and continues to be, active in the community serving as Treasurer for various organizations.

In his spare time, Mark enjoys spending time with friends and family, including his wife and two children.