Mark joined the CLERC Family in August of 2022 as a Fire & Forestry Project Coordinator. Mark will be working part time for CLERC as he is currently the Senior Planner (planning manager) for a local governmental agency. He will continue this role and be working for CLERC in the evenings and on his days off from the City. Mark has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Environmental Studies and Planning from Sonoma State University, a certificate in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) from San Francisco State University, and multiple certificates from FEMA in Emergency Management Systems/Protocols. Since graduating from Sonoma State University in 2007, Mark has gained over ten (10) years of professional planning and environmental experience (including CEQA/NEPA Analysis) from various governmental agencies. He has a strong understanding of the operations of Federal, State and local agencies regulations, ordinances, and policies. He is a local who understands the critical fire and forest health issues that CLERC and the community are working to address.
Mark grew up along the Russian River in Sonoma County. During his childhood he spent his summers swimming in the Russian River/nearby creeks or exploring the hills of his beloved community. His passion for the outdoors began at an early age and continues to grow. Mark spent close to ten years rock climbing throughout the State of California and Nevada. Even though Mark has taken a step back from rock climbing, his passion for the outdoors continues. In his spare time, you may see him exploring remote wilderness areas, camping/backpacking, hiking, fishing, skiing the slopes of Tahoe, or enjoying some type of outdoor activity.
Mark grew up along the Russian River in Sonoma County. During his childhood he spent his summers swimming in the Russian River/nearby creeks or exploring the hills of his beloved community. His passion for the outdoors began at an early age and continues to grow. Mark spent close to ten years rock climbing throughout the State of California and Nevada. Even though Mark has taken a step back from rock climbing, his passion for the outdoors continues. In his spare time, you may see him exploring remote wilderness areas, camping/backpacking, hiking, fishing, skiing the slopes of Tahoe, or enjoying some type of outdoor activity.