About Mark

Caring for Our Children

  • Cook Children’s Medical Center, Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow
  • Lena Pope Home, Former President and Board Member
  • Ronald McDonald House of Ft. Worth, Board Member
  • Longhorn Council, Executive Board Member

Serving Our Community

  • Eagle Scout (all three sons are Eagle Scouts as well)
  • Boy Scout Troop 17, Adult Volunteer
  • Recipient, 2006 Physician Service Award

Devoted to Faith & Family

  • Travis Avenue Baptist Church, Member
  • Married to Mary Ann for 25 years
  • Four Children: Richard, Andrew, Peter, and Betsy

Active Republican

  • Texas GOP Straw Poll, Delegate, 2007
  • Texas GOP Convention, SD10 Delegate, 2006
  • SD 10 District Convention, Precinct Delegate, 2006
  • Election Judge, Precinct 1076
  • Tarrant County Republicans, Executive Committee
  • Health Advisory Committee, State Rep. Anna Mowery Appointee

Education

  • Lamar High School, Arlington, Texas, 1975
  • Baylor University, B.S. in Biology, 1979
  • Texas A&M University, College of Medicine, M.D., 1983