Since beginning his career as a Professional Real Estate Agent in June of 1995, Mark has helped well over 1,030 families throughout the Kitchener-Waterloo area sell or buy a home. In 2007-2008 alone, Mark and his Team sold 285 homes earning him the prestigious RE/MAX International Chairman's Club Award. That places him solidly in the Top 1% of all Real Estate Agents nationwide. Following completion of secondary school in Kitchener at K.C.I., Mark joined one of Canada's major grocery retailers. Operating in several departmental and managerial positions, he gained valuable business experience and human relations skills. In January of 1977 Mark joined J.M. Schneider Inc. as a sales account executive. He served with Schneiders in various regions across Canada and was awarded numerous times for his outstanding sales and marketing achievements. Mark's blend of entrepreneurial experience, along with his outstanding work ethic, eventually led him to found his own business, Mega Pizza, Inc. In less than three years Mark grew the company to a total of seven outlets in five different municipalities. He served as President until 1992, when the business was sold. Mark has a genuine love for people and for the real estate profession. He believes any individual willing to pay for the services of a Professional Real Estate Agent deserves only the absolute best that Agent has to offer. Mark is a highly skilled negotiator and constantly strives to get his clients the best possible price and terms when selling or buying a home. His life-long philosophy of putting his clients' interests first has made him a genuine standout in his profession. Mark is a past director of the Confederation Club of Canada and a past director of the Twin Cities Kiwanis Club. He is an active member and has served on the council at St. Marks Lutheran Church in Kitchener. In addition, Mark is an enthusiastic supporter of The Children's Miracle Network and The Children's Health Foundation in London, ON. Mark was born and raised in Kitchener-Waterloo and incredibly still holds out hope of one day being drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs. |