Mark is a CEO-Leader, Pastor, author, and transformative change agent. He founded the Love GOD Fear NOTHING ministry in 2016. From 2013 through 2015 he was President & CEO of YellowChair Strategy (YCS) which helps Churches, Christian organizations, and marketplace companies transform their today in order to arrive alive tomorrow. From 2008 to 2012, Mark was Executive Director of the Global Missions PEACE Plan founded by Pastor Rick Warren at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California. Prior to joining Saddleback in 2008, Mark was President & CEO of California Avocados for 20 years. He was the architect of sweeping transformation that produced record revenues–while CEO; the U.S. Avocado Category skyrocketed from $90 million to $1 Billion in annual sales when he retired. Sales of avocados in the U.S. currently total $3 Billion. Mark has been a member of Saddleback Church for over 42 years. He lives in Rancho Santa Margarita, California with his wife of 42 years, Cindy. They have two children—Evan and Megan—and four grandchildren. Mark played football in college as a defensive back and competitive ice hockey as an adult. He is an avid marlin fisherman and collects fedoras, watches, and television memorabilia. Mark’s book on spiritual growth for Christians in the marketplace–Love God Fear Nothing—will be published in 2020. Mark earned degrees from Pepperdine University, MBA; California State University, BA Journalism. He completed full course work at Rockbridge Seminary for a Master of Ministry Leadership degree (Capstone Graduation Pending). Mark also completed the following certification programs: Stanford University, Organizational Change; Harvard University, Persuasive Communication (2001); University of Southern California USC, Business Management.