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Georgia State Representative - Mark Ward
Mark has been running for over 31 years, at age 19 he started running to lose weight and while there have been lighter years he has never stopped. During the 80’s Mark was extremely involved in the triathlon movement completing some 20 triathlons of different lengths. Mark attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and received a BS degree in Professional Aeronautics. Mark served in the US Air Force, US Army and Army Reserves. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate, LearJet type rating, Commercial, Instrument helicopter and flight instructor licenses. Mark was hired on with the FAA in 1981. Mark’s outside interests include running, woodworking, motorcycles, and flying his 1979 Piper Dakota.








