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Mark, originally from Ohio's "North Coast," has lived
and worked in Central Ohio since 1980. A graduate of
Cleveland State University, Mark spent twelve years
working for Price Waterhouse. He joined GBQ Partners LLC in 1992.
Mark's public accounting experience is very diverse.
He has served clients in manufacturing, real estate
development and management, financial services, retail,
professional services organizations and non-profit organizations.
Mark serves as GBQ Partners LLC's Director of Tax Services.
He has specialized in tax planning and consulting for middle
market and entrepreneurial companies. Mark also has considerable
experience in providing income and estate tax and financial
planning services to high net worth individuals, including
significant experience working with professional athletes.
Mark has held several offices as a member of the Ohio Society of
CPAs, including Chair of the Board for the 2000-2001 fiscal year
and Vice President of the OSCPA's Executive Committee (1996-1998).
He also was the 1992-1993 President of the Columbus Chapter of
the OSCPA. He is also a member of the American Institute of CPAs
and serves as a member of the AICPA Council. Mark is currently
the Chairman of the Board for 535 Metro LLC, a for-profit affiliate
of the OSCPA. In addition, he is involved in several community
organizations, including serving as Treasurer of the Ohio Reads
Foundation and the Governor's Residence Foundation. Since 2000,
he has been a Member of the Ohio Arts & Sports Facilities Commission
(appointed by Governor Bob Taft), and recently named Secretary/Treasurer
of the Commission. Mark serves as a Trustee of the Taft Inaugural
Committee.
Mark is the Treasurer for Ohioans for Justice (Terrence) O'Donnell,
(Judith) Lanzinger for Justice Committee campaigns. Mark currently
serves as Treasurer of Governor Taft's Campaign Committee. He has
also served as the Campaign Treasurer for Bob Taft's successful
election to Governor of the State of Ohio in 2002 and 1998 and his
successful election to Secretary of State in 1994. Mark is also
Treasurer for Issue 1 - Ohioans for the Third Frontier.
Mark also serves on the Board of Governors for the Capital Club
in Columbus, Ohio. Mark is also a member of the Development Board
of Children's Hospital of Columbus and the Columbus Ohio Golf
Advisory Board.
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