Mark is a graduate of Dordt College with a degree in Chemistry. After selling industrial water treatment chemicals, he entered the financial services industry and started preparing tax returns. He has been a tax preparer and financial service professional for 30 years and is an Enrolled Agent with the IRS. Mark enjoys meeting people and solving their investment and tax issues. He is involved in his church and is a committee member for the Military Tribute Concert. This event supports the military with an annual concert at the Iowa State Fair. One of his hobbies is playing trombone for that concert and also in the Beaver Creek Jazz Ensemble.