Born in Alabama, Mark moved to the Asheville area in 1988, in search of mountains, and adventure. Finding both, he's yet to leave. Passionate about bicycles, particularly the mountain varity, and all things outdoors, he found his calling in the mountains. After a long stint as a trim carpenter, and a former life in the culinary arts, Mark found a new home at i9. Family, friends, dogs, music round out the important things in this modern day renaissance man.