Mark has a degree in computer management, a B.A. in Art from Murray State University in Western Kentucky and has a Professional Designation in Architecture and Interior Design from UCLA. He has a variety of experience ranging from 2D and 3D computer graphics to residential and commercial interior design.

Mark grew up in Western Kentucky and graduated from college there before moving to Atlanta, Georgia. He worked in graphics and animation several years there before moving to California in the early ‘90s. He continued working in graphics and animation until deciding to go back to UCLA for a degree in interior design.  Mark received a professional designation in architecture & interior design from UCLA in 2004.

Mark worked as design assistant to Diane Russell at Phyllis Morris in West Hollywood, California. He has also worked with several well-known designers in Los Angeles utilizing his skills as a designer, artist and in computer graphics and presentations.

Mark has traveled extensively with his spouse and has a very eclectic view of design, art and philosophy.