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Mark Gardner Biography
Mark Gardner: Community Leader - Servant's Heart
"Family, Faith, and Community are most important to me. I am married to the former Elaine Starnes. We are blessed with three wonderful children and their spouses; Jonathan and his wife Beth; Kristen and her husband John; Julie and her husband Chris. Most importantly I am Paw to my 8 grandchildren.
I am an active member of Heartland Church in Southaven. I enjoy playing trumpet and guitar, and I have played in church and community orchestras throughout the years. I am especially honored when asked to play Taps during funeral services for veterans." ~Supervisor Mark Gardner
Education
- Graduate of Hernando High School
- A.A.S. Degree - Northwest Jr. College
- Advanced E.M.T. Degree - University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Additional Studies Include: Principles of Management, Human Resources, Accounting, and Public Relations
Professional Experience
- Currently a Broker/Realtor/Property Manager with Bill Sexton Realty and Appraisals
- 25 years in senior management with Fortune 500 Companies in Telecommunications
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Cable Association
- President of the Arkansas Cable Association
- Small Business Owner and Operator in Desoto County
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Cable TV Association
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Southern Cable TV Association
- President of the Mid-South Chapter of the Society of Cable Television Engineers (SCTE)
- North MS Chairman – Mississippi One-Call Damage Prevention Committee
Volunteer Service as a First Responder
"It was an honor to serve alongside some of DeSoto County's finest for more than 20 years."
- Director of Southaven Ambulance Service
- Volunteer Advanced EMT and Firefighter: Southaven & Nesbit Fire Departments
- Reserve Deputy Sheriff with DeSoto County Sherriff's Department
Community Involvement
- Past President of the Desoto County Tennis Association
- Captain of USTA Mississippi Tennis Teams
- Past Member of Southaven Rotary Club
- Past Member Republican Executive Committee
- Member Desoto Republican Club
- Member of the Board of Directors Nesbit Community Cemetery
- Member of the Board of Directors Samaritans Food Bank
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Northwest Mississippi Association of Realtors
- Active Member of Heartland Church