Mark started the Christopher Dailey Foundation with Maria in December of 2001. Together, with a strong board of directors, they began fundraising with the goal of building and paying for a memorial gymnasium in honor of their middle child, Christopher. After achieving this objective, the fundraising and donations continued, and have ever since.                                                                                                           

Mark spent his career working in property and casualty risk management including as a Certified Safety Professional, Certified Risk Manager and an Occupational Health and Safety trainer. He retired in 2024. In retirement Mark is enjoying his continued role as co-founder of the Foundation as well as volunteering his time with several other organizations including those that support food insecurity and the promotion of outdoor activities for the community. Mark continues to ski, golf, hike and travel in retirement.