Meet Mark
For over 30 years as an attorney and business leader, I've witnessed the impact good leadership can have on peoples lives. I am running for Washington County Judge because I am passionate about serving my community and working to make a positive impact for the greater good. If elected, I will use my training and experience to serve the citizens of Washington County.
Experience Matters
CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
BROAD RANGE of PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FAMILY
VOLUNTEER IN THE COMMUNITY​
LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW
EDUCATION
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Efficient County Spending
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Safe Communities. Back the Blue.
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Safe Roads and Infrastructure
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Employer and Workforce Development
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Cyber Security of County IT Infrastructure
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Business Executive (Multiple Fortune 500 Companies)
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P&L Management
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Organization Building
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Project & Operations Management
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Attorney
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Assistant District Attorney in Washington County
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Civil Litigation and Corporate Law
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Engineer
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Materials Sciences and Abrasives Technologies
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Small Business Owner
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Married 33 years to Jacqueline and proud parents to :
Sam- BS Food Science University of AR
Sophia- BS Biomedical Engineering University of AR
Nick- BS Quantitative Economics U.S. Naval Academy
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church- Fayetteville, AR
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St. Joseph's Church-Parish Council President 4 years
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Boy Scouts of America- Assistant Scoutmaster & Troop Treasurer 8 years
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Fayetteville High School- Booster Club Officer & Treasurer 4 years
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Boys & Girls Club- Football Coach 7 years
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Stonewood Property Owners Association- President 3 years
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Board Member of Parents Left Behind
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Arkansas State Courts
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Pennsylvania State Courts
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United States Patent and Trademark Office
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Grove City College-BS Mechanical Engineering
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University of Arkansas School of Law at Fayetteville, Juris Doctor
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​Academics Dean's List
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Member Putnam Inns of Court
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Questions and Answers
What uniquely qualifies you for this position?
I bring a lot of professional and life experience to the role of County Judge. As the commercial says, "I know a lot because I've seen a lot". I started in the labor force at age 10, delivering papers and mowing lawns. I worked myself through school with factory and farm jobs and earned an Engineering degree. I have 30 years of Fortune 500 business and management experience, and have practiced a wide variety of law. In short, I am your candidate with the most comprehensive and diverse skill set and work experience to put to work as County Judge on behalf of the citizens of Washington County.
I have lived and worked in seven states alongside persons of every race, creed, color, and socio-economic status. I am a lifelong active member of the Catholic Church and have been happily married to my wife Jacqueline for 33 years. Together, we raised three children in Washington County.
Why do you want the job?
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Simply stated, I am passionate about serving my community and leaving the world a better place. I was taught at a very young age that working hard, telling the truth, and serving family and the community are extremely important. My parents led by example, and I am committed to working to make a positive impact for the greater good. After years of thought and prayer on how to best put my education, training, and experience to work for the public trust, I keep coming back to the role of County Judge. I am running because I see the role of County Judge as an opportunity to make a real and positive difference in the safety and well-being of Washington County.
Common sense, ethics, honesty, integrity, diplomacy, compassion, and treating people with respect were paramount to my successful business and legal careers. I will bring those same attributes to the office of County Judge, along with the proper management temperament i.e. an ability and willingness to reach across the aisle to work with folks in a civil manner to prioritize government resources and programs to get things done on behalf of the citizens of Washington County.
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