Chaplain Mark retired from the U.S. Navy in 2021 as a Chaplain. He moved to Rabun County GA with his wife (Robin), 2 children (Silas & Aliye) and mother (Janet).  He currently serves as a Christian counselor, corporate chaplain, adjunct professor for a university, and as a local Pastor. 
     His passion and experience is leading marriage enrichment retreats, personal resilience retreats, team building events, and individual pastoral counseling to people, families, churches, and businesses abroad.

Education: Master of Human Services Counseling;  Master of Religious Education;  Master of Arts Pastoral Counseling; Bachelor of Science Psychology
Awards:  Honoris Causa Doctor of Divinity  
Certifications: Georgia Board for Christian Counselors certified counselor;  Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST);  John Gottman Marriage Leader; Immunity to Change Facilitator; 4 LENSES Temperament Facilitator;  Marriage “PREP” Facilitator;  CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management); Ordained Minister