: About Me

Greetings,

My name is Mark and I am from the Cincinnati, Ohio area. I am a 1996 graduate from The Ohio State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I graduated with my MBA from the University of Cincinnati in 2002. I currently work as a Business Analyst on a large SAP deployment project for a global manufacturer.

When I'm not working, I enjoying spending time with my wife and soon to be born daughter. We enjoy weekend road trips, spending time outdoors, and just enjoying life. I'm a regular golfer when weather and time permits. I am also involved in playing the trumpet with a local community band. Reading books, investing in the stock market, and tinkering around on the computer are typical late night activities for me.

In addition, my wife and I get involved in home renovation projects whether it being buying rental properties or just remodeling a bathroom in our home. It's a never ending process it seems.

My passion is ...

taking care of my family

I know too much about ...

my mom's amputated big toe

My parents always told me ...

to say please and thank you

My childhood ambition ...

anything but school

My favorite memory ...

graduating college

Why I write ...

to share knowledge and hopefully earn a little residual income as a result

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

The Intelligent Investor/ Fox News/ my wife snoring

My first job ...

dishwasher

My best moment ...

getting married to my wife

My inspiration ...

taking care of my family

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