This year, Mark has taken up the baton as Chair of the American Heart Association Heart Walk Executive Leadership Team in the Southern Tier. As a long time, Broome County resident and avid runner, Mark looks forward to bringing the community together for a great cause!
The Heart Walk is one the American Heart Association’s major events for raising funds to save lives from this country’s top killers – heart disease and stroke. The Heart Walk is designed to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living, and creates an environment that’s brings the community together.
Where were you born?
Binghamton NY
What was your high school mascot?
Indian
What book are you currently reading?
Sports trivia
What is your favorite musical group?
Aerosmith (old school Aerosmith)
What is the best concert you have ever seen live?
Elvis
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
Cape Cod , Mass. – because of the ocean, and the sheer beauty.
What teacher or coach in high school made the biggest impact on you and why?
Jim Caverly, an accounting teacher at Broome Community College. I was having fun, lots of fun and accounting was boring, but he made it clear that you must do something with your life and be a productive citizen if you want any kind of happiness in the future. So, yeah I heard him, sort of.
If you could witness any event of the past, present or future, what would it be?
Wembley Stadium when Queen performed at Live Aid.
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Brussell Sprouts chicken and rice all mixed up. For dessert – Starbucks cranberry bliss bar.
How many pairs of shoes do you own?
10
On a scale of 1 to 10 how funny would you say you are? Would your family and friends agree?
Without any question a 10 – Family would not agree
What is your dream car?
Dodge Charger
What is your favorite quote?
“To do anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift.” – Steve Prefontaine
Do you have any pets? If so, what?
2 dogs – Bogie & Brooklyn, 1 cat SPICEY who is over 20 years old and still hunts live game.
Who would you most like to have dinner with, dead or alive, and why?
Jesus – he has a lot to say worth listening to . Makes a lot of good points. OR Gandhi who would not take garbage from anyone no matter what and stood up for what was right.
If you could retire tomorrow, what would you do?
Lay in the grass at Arnold Park in Vestal and be thankful.
Do you have a special talent or superpower? Tell us about it.
If you like to hold on to your money do not invite me to dealer’s choice POKER, because you will leave empty handed. My superpower is bluffing.
To find out more about Mark, check out his bio.