After running a successful trade show marketing company for nearly a decade, Mark decided it was time for a change. He wanted to pursue the outdoor lifestyle, so he and his family moved to Vail, Colorado from their home in Louisville, Kentucky. Since their first day in Vail, Mark and his wife Tracy have called the Rocky Mountains home. Mark is very active in the Vail community. He is a former Vail Town Council member and sits on other local boards and commissions. His knowledge of Vail is second to none. Since receiving the highest vote total in 2005, Mark has been a champion of environmental stewardship, responsible government, and ensuring that Vail maintains the vitality of a “real” ski town. Vail/Beaver Creek Magazine has called Mark one of Vail’s “New generation of movers and shakers.” He has been instrumental in the approval, rezoning, and negotiation of Developer Improvement Agreements (DIA) for the following projects: Solaris, The Willows of Vail, Lionshead Parking Structure Redevelopment (W Hotel, St. Regis), The Cornerstone Building, and others. Quality of Life for all of Vail’s residents and guests is his primary focus, and there is no better compliment to his political endeavors than representing Vail homeowners one-on-one.Mark began working in real estate with the goal of welcoming others into the Vail community, as full time residents, part-time residents or vacationing guests. Mark believes that each group is a member of Vail’s extended family. His creativity, knowledge, enthusiasm and proven customer service skills ensure that your real estate transaction will exceed expectations.