Paul Mark

Paul Mark
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 2nd Berkshire District
Incumbent
Assumed office 2011
Preceded by	Denis Guyer
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Cassandra Mark
Residence	Peru, Massachusetts
Alma mater	Springfield Technical Community College Southern New Hampshire University University of Massachusetts Amherst Suffolk University Law School Northeastern University
Occupation	Attorney Line Technician Legislator
Website	www.representativemark.com

Paul W. Mark is the current member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 2nd Berkshire district. The 2nd Berkshire District consists of 16 cities and towns throughout Berkshire and Franklin Counties.

Mark serves as the Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Higher Education, and also serves on the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture, and the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development.

Before running for office, Mark was employed for over ten years as a splice-service technician at Verizon Communications. He earned several college degrees at night and on the weekends while working full-time and commuting across Massachusetts. Mark holds an Associate degree in telecommunications from Springfield Technical Community College, a Bachelor's Degree in economics and finance from Southern New Hampshire University, a Master's Degree in Labor Relations Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a Law Degree from Suffolk University Law School, and a Doctorate in law and policy from Northeastern University. Mark has been admitted to practice as an attorney in Massachusetts since 2009. Mark is also a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and has held many positions in the local union including steward, political director, press secretary, and executive board member. Mark was named the 2010 Berkshire Central Labor Council Person of the Year.