Mark is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Clearwater, Florida in 2019. After visiting St. Hagop he changed his plans from moving to southern California, instead feeling called to join the Armenian community at St. Hagop.  He works as a Realtor and agent serving the Pinellas County and Tampa Bay Area.  After the 2020 Artsakh war, he drew closer to Armenian friends and the Florida Armenian community at large. He was introduced to his now wife Anna, and was married in Armenia in August 2023. Mark visits Armenia frequently and feels called strongly to serve our nation and our Church. Mark served as an alternate member of parish council and currently teaches Sunday School.