Speaker Topic: Embracing Futures, Inc, is a charity for children’s orthodontic care and education. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to be the very best they can be. And, while there are many challenges in today’s world for our children, orthodontic problems do not have to be one. We are providing orthodontic services throughout Summit, Stark, Portage and Medina county and education throughout Summit and Portage county. We are always looking for ways to expand our coverage area, engage more partners in orthodontic care and create a bigger smile on children’s lives.
A native of the greater Akron area, Mark grew up and graduated from Mogadore High School and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The University of Akron.Mark has worked the past 40+ years in Northeast Ohio within the marketing and advertising industry. He has been both partner and owner in several businesses. Currently, he is the Executive Director for Embracing Futures, Inc., whose core program and mission provides orthodontic treatment for poor and working poor families with children suffering from severe orthodontic problems.
Mark’s current civic and volunteer activities include the Tallmadge School Board, Tallmadge Kiwanis Builders Club, Downtown Akron Kiwanis Club and Foundation, Information Chair for Bridgestone’s PGA Senior’s Championship Tournament, Greater Akron Chamber Ambassador, and member of Akron Leave a Legacy.
Currently, Mark lives in Tallmadge with his wife Janet of 42 years and together they have two grown children, Ashley and Scott both married, and two grandbabies Henley Rose, Devyn Eyelene. He enjoys his family, golf, reading, his ‘63 VW Bug, and is a girls' high school ASA softball umpire.