Mark graduated from Frankston High School in 2004 and went on to complete his undergraduate studies in Exercise and Sports Science at Deakin University. He then went on to Edith Cowan University where he undertook postgraduate studies in strength and conditioning before attending Australian Catholic University to study Exercise and Rehabilitation. Throughout his early study and early career, Mark also competed in triathlons, always ensuring he had time to prioritise this.

Mark is now an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Managing Director of PACE Health Management, with over 18 years of industry experience. He has a keen passion for working with people to improve long term sustainable outcomes via the development of self-management strategies, fostering lifestyle and behaviour change and the implementation of best practice exercise prescription.

Mark came back in 2025 for Science Week and spoke to Year 9 and Year 10 assemblies as well as VCE students about his career as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Managing Director of PACE Health Management.