Mark met James Chippendale while attending college at Arizona State University and they have maintained a close friendship over the past 18 years. Mark lives in Dallas, TX and has two very active little boys, Ford (6) and Payne (4). Mark is an owner of Wink Bath & Body which manufactures and distributes bath products to national retailers such as Target, Family Dollar, Big Lots and Kroger. He has run 2 marathons over the past year and maintains fitness and sobriety as core principal values. Mark isn’t even close to being a mountain climber, unless you consider Camelback in Scottsdale, AZ a mountain; but nonetheless is looking forward to this great event and challenge.

Mark is dedicating his Everest Rocks trek to his good friend Chip as a tribute for his continuous dedication in his fight against cancer, and his passion to increase awareness and hope for a cure.