Mark was born in and has lived in Gillingham for 40 years. He currently lives in Gillingham with his wife and 2 children, and works as a train driver. Mark has been supporting the community of Twydall for many years including sitting as a governor at Twydall Primary School for over 4 years.

This year he has helped fight to save the GP surgery at Twydall Green, put pressure on the local council to install working cameras in the shops, and is currently campaigning to prevent the development of the Pump Lane Orchard.

Mark sits on the Licensing and Safety Committee and the Licensing Sub-committee on Medway Council.