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Mark is very active in community organizations, He is past president of The Potomac Playmakers, Tolson's Chapel, and is now Vice-President of the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum. Mark is a former director of the American Heart Association Heart Walk, and a division director for the United Way of Washington County. He was an adjunct instructor at HCC where he taught Family Law, Criminal Law and Evidence. Constitutional Law, American Government, and State and Local Government.

My priorities are: Fairness: Applying the law carefully and impartially. Respect: Treating every person who comes before the court with dignity and patience. Trust: Ensuring the Orphans’ Court remains a place where families, estates, and vulnerable individuals are handled with integrity and care.

A major challenge for the Orphans’ Court is guiding families through complicated estate matters during difficult and emotional times. The court must be fair, clear, and respectful so people understand the process and feel heard. I will approach every case with patience, independence, and careful attention to the law.

I am a retired Registered Nurse and former nursing director with more than 40 years of service to Western Maryland. My career taught me to listen, evaluate facts, protect vulnerable people, and make difficult decisions fairly. I also served as Personal Representative for my best friend and her fiancé and continue as POA for her mother. These experiences give me firsthand understanding of the responsibilities and challenges families face in estate matters.

My priorities are fairness, careful review of estate matters, protection of beneficiaries, and accountability for personal representatives. I want the Orphans’ Court to be understandable and accessible to families during difficult times. I will listen carefully to all sides, remain impartial, and make decisions based on Maryland law and the facts before the Court. My goal is a Court that treats every person with dignity, respect, and fairness.

I believe the greatest challenge is balancing complex estate matters with the grief and family circumstances behind them. I will address this by being prepared, attentive, and impartial; carefully reviewing each case, listening to all sides, and applying the law consistently. My own experience as a Personal Representative has taught me how confusing and emotional estate administration can be. I will work to provide clarity while protecting beneficiaries and the integrity of each estate.

I have been an Orphans’ Court Judge for nearly 4 years and enjoy overseeing estate administration, validating wills, appointing personal representatives, resolving disputes between beneficiaries, and ensuring proper distribution of assets. I have attended all required continuing education sessions in Annapolis and feel very confident in carrying out required duties. I get along well with the other two Judges. I have over 30 years of extensive management experience in the private sector.

To make sure the probate process moves timely and legally. To adhere to the requirements of a person’s Will and/or to follow the Maryland Estates and Trusts Code. At hearings, listen carefully, always respect the respondents, and most importantly be fair in rulings.

Serving as a probate judge presents complex challenges, including navigating emotionally charged family disputes, interpreting estate and guardianship laws, and ensuring fairness. Balancing compassion with impartiality is essential, as decisions directly impact vulnerable individuals and grieving families. Maintaining efficiency, upholding ethical standards, and communicating clearly are constant responsibilities in this judicial role.

As an Army vet, retired Police Lt., and community advocate, I’ve dedicated my life to public service. Currently, I meet monthly with residents to help them secure housing and long-term stability. Serving 4 years as an Elder Abuse Victim Advocate gave me vital experience protecting seniors. Decades in law enforcement taught me to objectively review facts, stay calm in crises, listen to all sides, and make fair, unbiased decisions—skills essential for the Orphans' Court.

My priority is to ensure the laws before the court are followed precisely and fairly. I will use my investigative and administrative background to carefully review every case, ensuring no ruling is rushed and all decisions are fact-based. Because the court handles sensitive family matters, my goal is to safeguard our most vulnerable residents while ensuring every family is heard and treated with empathy, dignity, and respect during difficult times.

The biggest challenge is that many voters don’t know what the Orphans’ Court does, often just checking a random name on the ballot. This court oversees highly sensitive family matters, like estates, wills, and guardianship appointments. Citizens come here during the most trying, emotional times in their lives. I will address this by actively educating the community about the court's vital role, ensuring voters understand why they need a judge who truly listens and respects every family.