In 2003, Mark and I founded Ultimate Technical Academy, initially establishing the school in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Although we resided in Little Rock, Arkansas, St. Louis was selected for various strategic reasons at the time. This required Mark to commute weekly to conduct classes. Over time, the original factors for choosing St. Louis changed, allowing us the opportunity to relocate the Academy closer to home. In August 2006, we successfully moved the school to the Little Rock area.

We are very pleased with our current facility and grateful for how seamlessly the transition unfolded. The new location offers excellent convenience—it is situated near the airport, hotels, a variety of restaurants, and is just 20 minutes from our home. Additionally, we have family nearby, which has been a welcome benefit. Our property even includes a scenic lake, providing Mark the chance to unwind with an afternoon of fishing whenever his schedule permits.

Mark enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing, while I have a passion for animals and care for several cats and two quarter horses. We both enjoy camping, boating, and spending quality time with friends and family.

We are proud parents of three adult sons:

• Zack, a Captain with the Little Rock Fire Department, lives locally with his wife, Danielle, and their three children: Wyatt, Charlotte, and Raegan.

• Caleb resides in Florida and serves as the Service Manager for a refrigeration company.

• Stanley works as a nursing floor supervisor at UAMS in Little Rock. He and his wife, Allyssa, have two children: Thomas and Hunter.