• 51 years old
   
• Married. Wife Stephanie. Daughter 13 and Son 10
   
• 21 year homeowner in San Juan Capistrano
   
• Raised in the Midwest. Father is retired policeman, mother a retired secretary
   
• CEO of various software and technology companies, both public and private 
   
• 22 years experience running businesses; forming strategic alliances, negotiating contracts, turning around troubled companies, and building winning business teams
   
• Columnist for The Capistrano Dispatch newspaper 
   
• Co-Founder of Citizens Against Uncontrolled San Juan Expansion (citizens group formed to preserve rural, equestrian and historical character of San Juan Capistrano)
   
• Elected to San Juan City Council in 2006
   
• Mayor, San Juan Capistrano 2009
   
• Chairman of SJC Redevelopment Agency, 2007 & 2008
   
• Board Member, Orange County Fire Authority, 2009 - present
   
• Board Member, Transportation Corridor Agency (73 Tollway), 2009 - present
   
• Chairman of City's Open Space Committee, 2006 - present
   
• Over 4 years as Chairman of the Orange County Council of the AeA (trade association of the technology industry with over 150 member companies in Orange County, and 3000 companies nationwide) and National Board member
   
• AYSO soccer referee 
   
• Trustee and Lifetime Member, SJC Historical Society
   
• Member of SJC Chamber of Commerce
   
• Recipient of Alumni Medal of Honor from St. Ignatius College Prep
   
• Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
   
• Liturgist and choir soloist at church 
   
• Tech Coast Angel (mentor and fund OC startup companies)
   
• Director, Ventana Capital Executive Advisory Board

Mark's Ballot Statement

You elected me 4 years ago to preserve and enhance our open space, bring business sense and fiscal responsibility to our City, and make government more open to public input. We've made great strides, but the job is only half done.

As president of multiple software companies, I've brought proven experience in turning around troubled businesses to address our City's structural deficit. We need a plan to improve our financial situation while preserving our historic, rural and equestrian character. I championed our first-ever 20 year strategic plan. Since my election, we cut spending $3 million while increasing public safety spending 30%. I dig into details and demand balanced budgets with good returns on your tax dollars.

I authored Measure X that requires a vote of the people before any open space can be rezoned by future city councils. Under my leadership, we acquired 241 acres of open space and submitted $16 million of grants for enhancing open space.

I support identifying arrested illegal aliens. Those in the country illegally can’t commit crimes and return to our neighborhoods.

I will continue to fight for our unique character and quality of life, while insuring San Juan Capistrano's future finances support this goal.